Optimal communication associated with lower risk of acute traumatic stress after lung cancer diagnosis.

Hronn HardardottirThor Aspelund Jianwei Zhu Katja Fall Arna Hauksdóttir Fang Fang Donghao Lu Christer Jansson Steinn Jonsson Heiddis B Valdimarsdottir Unnur Anna Valdimarsdottir

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

A high proportion of patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer experience high levels of acute traumatic stress of potential clinical significance. Efforts to improve doctor-patient and family communication may mitigate the risk of these adverse symptoms.

Keyphrases

liver failure
newly diagnosed
spinal cord injury
respiratory failure
drug induced
aortic dissection
stress induced
hepatitis b virus
physical activity
emergency department
intensive care unit
human health
quality improvement
adverse drug