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Approaching Empowerment Holistically: are Physicians Willing And Able?: The Case of Hematological Malignancies
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Author(s): Christina Karamanidou (Institute of Applied Biosciences, CERTH, Thessaloniki, Greece), Kostas Stamatopoulos (Institute of Applied Biosciences, CERTH, Thessaloniki, Greece)and Aliki Xochelli (Institute of Applied Biosciences, CERTH, Thessaloniki, Greece)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 13
Source title:
Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-2414-8.ch014
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Abstract
Patient empowerment is evident nowadays through the increased role undertaken by patients in the evaluation of healthcare, shaping health policy and involvement in clinical research. But are physicians willing and able to empower their patients? The biopsychosocial model offers a holistic approach to care by including the subjective experience of illness into clinical processes. Within this context, effective communication is key as it can contribute towards better clinical outcomes for patients as well as protect physicians from burnout due to emotional exhaustion. Hematological malignancies are the focus of this contribution as their nature and management pose serious challenges for patients to understand and physicians to explain. Physicians can play a pivotal role in encouraging patients' empowerment by educating them about their illness, supporting them in self-management and involving them in their care. Communication skills training, availability of consultation tools and e-health applications can support physicians in their new role.
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