Identifying emotional variations in Spanish oncology patients during treatment decision consultations: a qualitative study
The themes and emotional variations identified in this study can help to understand patients' experiences during their initial oncology consultations. These results represent a significant step towards enhancing communication and the patient experience within oncology practices. Oncologists could use these data and procedures to identify where patients experience negative emotions and respond appropriately.
Authors
- Jorge Sierra-Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7660-3508)
- Yeray Sañudo
- Laura Aguado-González
- Alba Medina Castillo
Institutions
- Universidad de Zaragoza (ES)
- Servicio Aragonés de Salud (ES)
- Instituto de Nanociencia y Materiales de Aragón (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón (ES)
- Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099918
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- European Commission
- HORIZON EUROPE Framework Programme