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We performed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods study in which qualitative research follows quantitative results to aid in explaining or elaborating the data [18]. To operationalize this concept in our study, we enriched quantitative data from observations and questionnaires for clinicians and patients, with qualitative data from open-ended questions and in-depth interviews.
Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, Aug 2023 The paradigm shift towards earlier Alzheimer’s disease (AD) stages and personalized medicine creates new challenges for clinician-patient communication. We conducted a survey among European memory clinic professionals to identify opinions on communication about (etiological) diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention, and inventory needs for augmenting communication skills.
This pan-European survey shows that memory clinic professionals have a strong positive attitude towards optimizing and personalizing their communication with patients about (etiological) diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention. Although most professionals indicated to communicate about these topics in response to our hypothetical patient cases, they differed in how they would explain the meaning of (ab)normal biomarker results to patients with SCD or MCI.
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