Eye-level doctor-patient communication in hospitals improves trust, satisfaction, and outcomes, study suggests.
A new study suggests that eye-level communication between doctors and patients in hospitals can lead to more trust, satisfaction, and better clinical outcomes. Sitting or crouching at a patient's bedside was found to be more effective than standing, according to a systematic review in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. However, the authors note that the studies had varying interventions and outcomes, with a high risk of bias. The researchers are investigating how different non-verbal factors impact care, perceptions, and outcomes.
July 26, 2024
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