Karen E Alsbrook, Teresa Hagan Thomas, Annette DeVito Dabbs, Emilia Diego, Paul W Scott, Eileen Danaher Hacker, Susan W Wesmiller
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Abstract
Objectives: To describe the relationships among patient self-advocacy, patient-centered communication, pain intensity, and opioid stigma in female breast cancer survivors aged 65 years or older.
Sample & setting: 73 women in a longitudinal study of symptoms experienced during the first year and as many as three years after breast cancer surgery.
Methods & variables: This prospective, cross-sectional study employed a descriptive, correlational design. Participants completed instrument assessments measuring self-advocacy, patient-centered communication, pain intensity, and opioid stigma.
Results: Self-advocacy correlated moderately positively with patient-centered communication. Patient-centered communication correlated moderately positively with informed decision-making.
Implications for nursing: Nurses can empower patients with the necessary skills to self-advocate for their needs and facilitate a patient-centered clinical environment to improve outcomes.
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