Scoping review of patient and family engagement interventions in diagnosis: a paradox of too much, yet so little
PFE interventions exist across the diagnostic process, but few target referrals and physical examinations. The evidence remains weak, and current interventions cannot be considered effective. Future research should prioritise equity, patient involvement and rigorous evaluation.
Authors
- Kristen Miller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8991-2342)
- Helen Haskell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2131-7907)
- Nicole Scala
- Mark Sochaniwskyj
- Sadaf Kazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7189-6989)
- Sharifa Kazi
- Kerry Kuluski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6377-6653)
- Katie N. Dainty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2906-8813)
- Mary A. Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0352-2237)
- Traber Davis Giardina
- Layla Heimlich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5529-3742)
- Christine Shea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6687-9431)
- Sara Isani
- Sara Shearkhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8412-8831)
- Kelly Michelle Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9483-5118)
- Tess Coppinger
- Taylor Leslie Marie Mason
- Alessia Priore
Institutions
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center (US)
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Georgetown University (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- North York General Hospital (CA)
- Trillium Health Centre (CA)
- Toronto East General Hospital (CA)
- Center for Innovation (US)
- MedStar Health (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Quality & Safety
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2025-019145
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82