Improving Patient Comprehension Through Explanatory Communication

LaKesha N Anderson; Christy J W Ledford

doi:10.1001/jama.2024.20868

Improving Patient Comprehension Through Explanatory Communication

JAMA. 2024 Dec 17;332(23):2027-2028. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.20868.

Authors

LaKesha N Anderson¹, Christy J W Ledford²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Health Professions Education, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
² Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta.

PMID: 39565617
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.20868

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Plain language summary

This JAMA Insights illustrates how explanatory communication strategies can help improve patient comprehension, including adherence to treatment recommendations and self-management.