• Teaching communication and stress management skills to junior physicians dealing with cancer patients: a Belgian Interuniversity CurriculumOpen access 

      2006, BRAGARD, Isabelle; Razavi, Darius; Marchal, Serge; Merckaert, Isabelle; Delxaux, Nicole; Libert, Yves; Boniver, Jacques; Klastersky, Jean; Scalliet, Pierre; Etienne, Anne-Marie
      Article scientifique
      Background: Ineffective physicians' communication skills have detrimental consequences for patients and their relatives, such as insufficient detection of psychological disturbances, dissatisfaction with care, poor compliance, and increased risks of litigation for malpractice. These ineffective communication skills also contribute to everyday stress, lack of job satisfaction, and burnout among ...
    • Vécu des conjoints face au cancer de leur partenaire : Rôle de proche aidant principal, besoins psychosociaux et détresse émotionnelleOpen access 

      2014, Wagener, Aurélie; BRAGARD, Isabelle; Jonius, Bénédicte; Etienne, Anne-Marie
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      Introduction. Cancer causes in patients cognitive, emotional and behavioral reactions but what about their spouses? Aim. This study aims to describe, among spouses in good physical health, the size of their nearest major role in helping their emotional distress and psychosocial needs. Methodology. Participants were recruited with the prior consent of the patient, in four hospitals from Liege ...