title: Diagnosis Disclosure Process in Patients With Malignant Brain Tumors.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The way to disclose a cancer diagnosis has evolved, and psycho-oncology has developed a more prominent place in cancer care. The diagnosis disclosure process was established to improve the overall quality of patient care and the communication about a cancer diagnosis.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to assess the implementation of the disclosure process in a neurosurgical unit.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study was conducted prospectively during a one-year period. All patients were diagnosed with malignant brain tumors and received their diagnosis using the disclosure process. The communication between the provider and the patient during diagnosis disclosure was recorded for analysis, and patients completed a satisfaction survey.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Ninety-one patients with a brain tumor diagnosis participated in the study. Twenty-six were unable to complete the satisfaction survey because they were either deceased or close to the end of their lives. In total, 65 questionnaires were sent to patients and their families, and 43 responded. Patients were satisfied with the quality of the disclosure process regarding information given, psychological support, and communication with all healthcare providers. This assessment allowed the authors to better characterize the impact of the disclosure process on the overall care of patients and to measure the effect of the components of the disclosure process on patient satisfaction.
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitare.
authors.forename: Elsa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Magro
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitare.
authors.forename: Lydie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bergot
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitare.
authors.forename: Solenn
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cuchard
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitare.
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lebreton
authors.affiliation: Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitare.
authors.forename: Marie-Bénédicte
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Coutte
authors.affiliation: University of Western Brittany.
authors.forename: Ghislaine
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rolland-Lozachmeur
authors.affiliation: University of Brest.
authors.forename: Phong Dam
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Hieu
authors.affiliation: University of Brest.
authors.forename: Romuald
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Seizeur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003142:Communication; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009493:Neurosurgery; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014342:Truth Disclosure
keywords: brain cancer; diagnosis announcement; neurosurgery; oncology; quality of life