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Provider mindfulness increases patient-centered communication and patient satisfaction.
For patients, choosing a provider who values mindfulness may lead to better communication. For providers, practicing mindfulness (e.g., meditation) can improve empathy and patient satisfaction.
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health care providers (N = 45; physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) with a higher self-reported mindfulness disposition were more likely to deliver patient-centered care than those with lower mindfulness scores.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies and small RCTs (Refs 26, 29, 30).
Source
Complementary Tools to Empower and Sustain Behavior Change
Stephanie J. Sohl et al. · American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine · 2015
DOI 10.1177/1559827615571524
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