Millions of patients are diagnosed annually with a pulmonary nodule and related follow up can cause psychosocial harms such as lung cancer worry, depression, and anxiety. High quality patient-centered communication of nodule results could help reduce those psychosocial harms over time.
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Title
The association of communication quality regarding incidental nodules on psychosocial outcomes
Creator
Thomas, Tara : Portland VA Medical Center Slatore, Christopher : Portland VA Medical Center Vranas, Kelly : Portland VA Medical Center Hooker, Elizabeth : Portland VA Medical Center Golden, Sara E. : Portland VA Medical Center
Meeting Name
Research Week, Oregon Health and Science University, 2020