Keywords
patient-provider interaction; doctor-patient communication; physician-patient communication; physician-patient relationship; patient-provider communication; health disparities
Abstract
Research shows that health disparities exist among patients of varying races, ethnicities, and cultures in the United States. Numerous studies have suggested that these disparities may be partly associated with physician-patient communication. The larger project that this thesis is a part of is a mixed-methods analysis of physician-patient communication across patient race, ethnicity, and culture. This thesis specifically excluded qualitative studies and focused on how such communication can affect health outcomes. Sixty-nine studies were identified and appraised for quality. Of these, only four associated physician-patient communication with the health outcomes of patients. These studies had inconsistent results, highlighting the gap in research exploring the association between communication, patient ethnicity, and health outcomes.
Thesis Completion Year
2024
Thesis Completion Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair
Miller, Ann
College
College of Sciences
Thesis Discipline
Medical Communications
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus Access
None
Campus Location
Orlando (Main) Campus
STARS Citation
Khan, Maazen, "The Association Between Patient Race/Ethnicity/Culture, Physician-Patient Communication, and Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 2.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/2