Objectives The concepts of patient empowerment, patient participation and patient-
centeredness have been introduced as part of the trend towards a more participatory health …

The critical appraisal and quality assessment of primary research are key stages in
systematic review and evidence synthesis. These processes are driven by the need to …

Telephone or online video consultations are safe and effective for providing support for
mental health in primary care, including counselling, coaching, and befriending. Video …

Background The syntheses of multiple qualitative studies can pull together data across
different contexts, generate new theoretical or conceptual models, identify research gaps …

H ave you ever wondered what makes the doctor-patient relationship so powerful? Have
you ever considered what you could do to strengthen it or to prevent it from crumbling? Have …

Shared decision-making is a process in which clinicians and patients work together to select
tests, treatments, management or support packages, based on clinical evidence and the …

Objective Deteriorations in the patient-provider relationship in China have attracted
increasing attention in the international community. This study aims to explore the role of …

Background Surgical and respirator masks are worn to reduce the risk of droplet and
airborne transmission of viral respiratory disease. As a result of the novel coronavirus …

Objective: Patient's trust in their physician is crucial for desirable treatment outcomes such
as satisfaction and adherence. In oncology, trust is possibly even more essential, due to the …

Background: Burnout is a growing problem among healthcare professionals and may be
mitigated and even prevented by measures designed to promote empathy and resilience …