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Breaking bad news in medical services: a comprehensive systematic review.

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Objective

This study was performed with the aims of screening the previous studies on breaking bad news in all medical wards.

Methods

Eligible observational studies were selected. The quality of the studies was assessed using the STROBE checklist. The findings were reported using Garrard's table. All the stages of the present study were performed in terms of the PRISMA statement.

Results

Totally, 40 articles were included in the study and 96 items were extracted. The results show that breaking bad news is a recipient-centered process. Respect, empathy, and support were reported. The news presenters are better to use guidelines based on evidence-based findings. It is suggested that the presenter should use simple and understandable content. Moreover, suitable time and space are important to present the news. The results show the importance of paying enough attention to the emotions of the recipient and the need to provide support after breaking bad news.

Conclusion

The recipient must be the center of the programs. It is necessary to pay attention to the characteristics of the news presenter, the news content, and finally the support.Practice Implication: Understand the recipient, trained presenter, and use of the evidence-based results, improve the breaking bad news outcome.

SUBMITTER: Jalali R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10070541 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Breaking bad news in medical services: a comprehensive systematic review.

Jalali Rostam R Jalali Amir A Jalilian Milad M

Heliyon 20230322 4

<h4>Objective</h4>This study was performed with the aims of screening the previous studies on breaking bad news in all medical wards.<h4>Methods</h4>Eligible observational studies were selected. The quality of the studies was assessed using the STROBE checklist. The findings were reported using Garrard's table. All the stages of the present study were performed in terms of the PRISMA statement.<h4>Results</h4>Totally, 40 articles were included in the study and 96 items were extracted. The result ...[more]

PMID: 37025874

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Project description:IntroductionBreaking bad news is a critical yet challenging aspect of healthcare that requires effective communication skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. Health professionals in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region face unique cultural and social factors distinct from other parts of the world. This scoping review aims to comprehensively explore the peer-reviewed literature on the health professionals' experiences in delivering bad news within the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region.MethodsThis scoping review was conducted according to the Joanna Brigg Institute's scoping review methodology and reported utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews extension for scoping review (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines. A search using a combination of keywords and MeSH terms related to "breaking bad news" and "health professionals" was performed in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, EBSCO, ERIC via Embase, and Dar Almandumah (Arabic) databases. Common themes were synthesized from studies conducted in the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region.ResultsOut of 4,883 studies initially identified in the databases, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria, involving a total of 4,710 participants, including physicians, nurses, and residents. The studies were published between 2006 and 2022, predominantly from Iran (n = 12). The majority employed a cross-sectional design (n = 21) or mixed methods (n = 3), with a notable absence of qualitative studies. No studies used theoretical frameworks. More than half of the studies (n = 14) reported that participants had positive attitudes toward breaking bad news. This positivity was evident in their willingness to share bad news, perceived possession of adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, having received training, awareness of accepted approaches, and adherence to protocols. The lack of training and limited awareness of established protocols like SPIKES, ABCDE, and BREAKS for breaking bad news were major concerns among participants.ConclusionThe scoping review reveals both positive and negative experiences of breaking bad news by health professionals in the WHO's Eastern Mediterranean Region. Most studies highlight the need for culturally sensitive targeted education and training programs on breaking bad news. Further research, particularly using qualitative methodologies and theoretical frameworks is warranted.

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Breaking bad news in medical services: a comprehensive systematic review.

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Breaking bad news in medical services: a comprehensive systematic review.

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