A Comparison of Outcomes in the Random Clinician Assignment Group (n = 30)
Control Group (n = 15) | Intervention Group (n = 15) | Significance (P) | |
---|---|---|---|
Patient QOL goals mentioned | 0 | 13 | .0189* |
Patient QOL goals used in clinical decision making | 0 | 2 | .285* |
Modified Flanders | |||
Physician talk | 44.1% | 44.8% | .5920† |
Patient talk | 36.7% | 36.2% | .7015† |
Direct communication | 6.1% | 6.0% | .7862† |
Indirect communication | 26.6% | 26.8% | .7862† |
Silence | 19.4% | 18.2% | .7053† |