Doctor–patient communication is a fundamental aspect of clinical practice, especially in contexts involving serious diagnoses, uncertain prognoses, or delicate therapeutic decisions, where care relationships are often marked by emotional fragility and decisional complexity. This thesis aims to analyze the theoretical model proposed by de Haes and Bensing (2009), which identifies six key functions of medical communication: fostering the relationship, gathering information, providing information, decision making, enabling disease and treatment-related behavior, and responding to emotions. After offering an overview of the theoretical models that preceded and inspired this framework, the thesis explores each function in detail, integrating empirical evidence and relevant theoretical reflections. Particular attention is given to the importance of patient-centered communication, the active role of the patient in the decision-making process, the management of emotions, and the relational implications in clinical practice. The analysis highlights how effective and sensitive communication can positively influence both the quality of care and the psychological well-being of patients and healthcare professionals.
La comunicazione medico-paziente rappresenta un aspetto essenziale della pratica clinica, soprattutto in contesti caratterizzati da diagnosi gravi, prognosi incerte o decisioni terapeutiche delicate, nei quali le relazioni di cura sono spesso segnate da fragilità emotiva e complessità decisionale. Questa tesi si propone di analizzare il modello teorico di de Haes e Bensing (2009), che identifica sei funzioni principali della comunicazione medica: costruzione della relazione, raccolta di informazioni, trasmissione di informazioni, presa di decisioni, supporto al comportamento legato alla malattia e risposta alle emozioni. Dopo una panoramica dei modelli teorici che hanno preceduto e ispirato questo schema, l’elaborato approfondisce ciascuna funzione singolarmente, integrando evidenze empiriche e riflessioni teoriche rilevanti. In particolare, viene approfondita l’importanza della comunicazione centrata sul paziente, il ruolo attivo del paziente stesso nel processo decisionale, la gestione delle emozioni e le implicazioni relazionali nella pratica clinica. L’analisi sottolinea come una comunicazione efficace e sensibile possa incidere positivamente sia sulla qualità dell’assistenza che sul benessere psicologico di pazienti e operatori sanitari.
Modelli di comunicazione medico-paziente a confronto: un’analisi teorica con riferimento al Six Functions of Medical Communication model
TOMMASI, ANDREA
2024/2025
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Doctor–patient communication is a fundamental aspect of clinical practice, especially in contexts involving serious diagnoses, uncertain prognoses, or delicate therapeutic decisions, where care relationships are often marked by emotional fragility and decisional complexity. This thesis aims to analyze the theoretical model proposed by de Haes and Bensing (2009), which identifies six key functions of medical communication: fostering the relationship, gathering information, providing information, decision making, enabling disease and treatment-related behavior, and responding to emotions. After offering an overview of the theoretical models that preceded and inspired this framework, the thesis explores each function in detail, integrating empirical evidence and relevant theoretical reflections. Particular attention is given to the importance of patient-centered communication, the active role of the patient in the decision-making process, the management of emotions, and the relational implications in clinical practice. The analysis highlights how effective and sensitive communication can positively influence both the quality of care and the psychological well-being of patients and healthcare professionals.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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