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Communicating colposcopy results: what do patients and providers discuss?

Authors :
Pruitt SL
Parker PA
Follen M
Basen-Engquist K
Source :
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease; Apr2008, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p95-102, 8p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: We describe the content of providers' postcolposcopy consultations and women's perceptions of consultations and their conditions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Consultations (n = 47) were audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed. Women were interviewed immediately after consultations. RESULTS: Providers often named or described the diagnosis (n = 46), suggested a return appointment date (n = 41), and asked if women understood the diagnosis or had any questions (n = 40). Risk factors and causes of cervical cancer, including human papillomavirus infection, smoking, and sexual activity, were rarely discussed (n = 5). The majority (n = 40) of women were asked if they understood the provider's explanation or had any questions. Women rated quality of their provider's explanation as high and the severity of and worry about their condition as moderate. CONCLUSIONS: Postcolposcopy consultations focused on follow-up screening and treatment. Risk factors and causes of cervical cancer were discussed infrequently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10892591
Volume :
12
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105759173
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/lgt.0b013e31815a5142