SAVAGE AND ARMSTRONG CONCLUSIONS

Question 1

What was the main conclusion of the study?

Answer 1

• A directing style leads to higher patient satisfaction
  1. In terms of the perception of the drs understanding of the problem.
  2. Quality of the drs explanation
  3. The subjecive imrpovement 1 week later

Question 2

Can you name a 2nd conclusion of the study?

Answer 2

• For a simple physical illness (that requires a simple biomedical approach) the directing style is MOST EFFECTIVE.

Question 3

What conclusion of the study is slightly limited? or points to the fact more research should be done?

Answer 3

• The effectiveness of the directing style is removed/ unclear for problems with a chronic or psychological basis.