The effectiveness of Question Prompt Lists (QPL) in enhancing treatment outcomes for cancer patients among tribal population in Meghalaya: A quasi-experimental design
The QPL significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and engagement, demonstrating its effectiveness as a low-cost, culturally adaptable communication tool for oncology consultations among tribal populations. Integrating QPLs into routine oncology practice could strengthen patient-centred care and reduce communication barriers in underserved regions.
Authors
- Ramesh Holla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2296-3719)
- Raja Dhar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6742-5674)
- Kripa Josten
- Vennila Jaganathan
- Anisha Mawlong
- Bhageerathy Reshmi
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Dr. H. Gordon Roberts Hospital (IN)
- National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338482
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00