Brief Training on Patient Anger Increases Oncology Providers' Self-Efficacy in Communicating With Angry Patients

摘要

Context. Anger is a common reaction to pain and life-limiting and life-threatening illness, is linked to higher levels of pain, and may disrupt communication with medical providers. Anger is understudied compared with other emotions in mental health and health care contexts, and many providers have limited formal training in addressing anger.