Comfort distance between patients and pharmacists during medication instruction: A prospective observational study at a cancer chemotherapy center
Saori Gocho,
Yukina Miyagi,
Chika Nakayama
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThe distance from the patient is a crucial factor in the communication with patients. The distance between patients and pharmacists varies depending on several factors. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between comfort distance and patients' physical condition and mood by measuring this distance at a chemotherapy center.MethodsA total of 114 patients were surveyed regarding their physical condition and mood. The distance at which the patients were best able to talk to the pharma… Show more
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