Researchers surveyed 138 women directly before and after breast biopsies, and evaluated them for anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Results showed that better communication with radiologists was associated with lower levels of anxiety before the procedure, and decreased anxiety after. The researchers suggest that improved communication between radiologists and patients could improve patient adherence to mammographic screening.
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