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0016/2023 - After all, who is “difficult”? Integrative review on patients, doctors and difficult relationships
Afinal, quem é “difícil”? Revisão integrativa sobre pacientes, médicos e relações difíceis

Author:

• Pedro Vítor Queiroz Cruvinel - Cruvinel, P.V.Q - <pedrovqcruvinel@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9999-9595

Co-author(s):

• Suely Grosseman - Grosseman, S. - <sgrosseman@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2039-9827


Abstract:

The objective of this study was to synthesize the literature about patients, physicians, and physician - patient relationships considered ‘difficult’. An integrative review was carried out, with primary studies published between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2021 in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Of 3,414 papers identified in PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Lilacs databases, 19 were ed for qualitative analysis. Seven studies were carried out in Europe, eight in North America, two in South America and two in China, totaling 1,694 patients, 1,903 assistant physicians, 101 residents and 160 medical students. Physicians considered difficult: patients with: clinical conditions such as psychosomatic and chronic illnesses; symptoms and complaints such as pain; strong emotions; problems in obtaining and sharing information, in decision-making, in the adherence to the therapeutic plan and in their self-care; and, some sociodemographic and vulnerability characteristics. Patients or their relatives considered difficult doctors who did not listen to them, not to care about their children, among other aspects. Teaching medical communication and systemic interventions are suggested in order to avoid thoses difficulties and improve physician-patient relationships.

Keywords:

Physician-Patient Relations; Medical Education; Patient-Centered Care

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Cruvinel, P.V.Q, Grosseman, S.. After all, who is “difficult”? Integrative review on patients, doctors and difficult relationships. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2023/Jan). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/after-all-who-is-difficult-integrative-review-on-patients-doctors-and-difficult-relationships/18642?id=18642



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