The Role of Perceived Caring and Partnership in Patient-Physician Relationships
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Yulri, Lee JeongEun, Svec Joseph, Kahana Eva
Primary Institution: Iowa State University
Hypothesis
Higher healthcare consumerism negatively impacts patient-physician relationships, but perceived caring and partnership can mitigate this effect.
Conclusion
Healthcare consumerism does not have to harm patient-physician relationships if there is a strong sense of caring and partnership.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher healthcare consumerism is linked with lower levels of patient-physician relationships.
- Perceived care and partnership can mitigate the negative effects of healthcare consumerism.
Takeaway
When patients feel cared for by their doctors, it helps keep a good relationship, even if they are looking for health information on their own.
Methodology
Data was drawn from a random sample of 232 older adults in Miami, using multiple linear regression to analyze the association between healthcare consumerism and patient-physician relationships.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, average age 76.16 years.
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