Disclosing Adverse Events in Clinical Practice

The Delicate Act of Being Open

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ID21616230
AutoresB J Myren (0000-0002-6265-7468, Department of Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center, autor de correspondencia), Joanne A de Hullu (0000-0001-5578-092X, Department of Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center), S Bastiaans (0000-0002-5236-1401, Department of Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center), Jan-Jurjen Koksma (0000-0002-4682-1758, Health Academy, Radboud University Medical Center), Rosella Hermens (0000-0001-7624-7120, IQ Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center), Petra L M Zusterzeel (0000-0001-9547-6367, Department of Gynaecology, Radboud University Medical Center)
Año2022
Volumen37
Número2
Páginas191-201
Fecha de publicación2022-01-28
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaHealth Communication (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1041-0236 • E-ISSN: 1532-7027
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10410236.2020.1830550
PMID33045852
OpenAlexW3091923782
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas3
Referencias citadas63

to deliver a disclosure is still limited. This review focuses on how disclosure communication may be practiced based on the perspectives of patients and healthcare professionals. Empirical studies conducted between September 2008 and October 2019 were included from the databases PubMed, Web of Science and Psychinfo. After full text analysis and quality appraisal this scoping review included a total of 23 studies out of 2537 studies. As a first step, the needs of patients and the challenges of healthcare professionals with the practice of providing an effective disclosure were extracted from the empirical literature. Based on these findings, the review demonstrates that specific disclosure communication strategies on the level of interpersonal skills, organization, and supportive factors may facilitate healthcare professionals to provide optimal disclosure of adverse events. These may be relevant to provide patients with a tailored approach that accompanies their preferences for information and recognition. In conclusion, healthcare professionals may need training in interpersonal (verbal and nonverbal) communication skills. Furthermore, it is important to develop an open (organizational) culture that supports the communication of adverse events and disclosure as a standard practice

Alternative medicine · Critical appraisal · Empirical research · Health care · Health professionals · Interpersonal communication · Medical education · Nonverbal communication · Self-disclosure · Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Patient Dignity and Privacy · Patient Safety and Medication Errors · Psychology · Social Psychology