11/13: Conclusion: How does PPC affect patient- Sam

Question 1

Does PPC make a difference in health?

Answer 1

Yes, but the research studies are problematic

Question 2

What improves health?

Answer 2

Chemical, mechanical, behavioral, and psychological are all factors.

Question 3

What improves psychosocial aspects of health?

Answer 3

Psychological well-being, quality of life, self-efficacy, social functioning, etc.

Question 4

There are seven pathways between communication and health.. Name them

Answer 4

1. Access to care
2. Patient knowledge and shared understanding
3. Enhancing the therapeutic alliance
4. Enhancing patients’ ability to manage emotions
5. Improving family and social support
6. Enhancing patient empowerment and agency
7. Higher quality decisions

Question 5

How can we improve the future between communication and health?

Answer 5

Keep doing what we’re doing…but be more clear about exactly how and where communication is making a difference.