Breaking bad news: a cross-sectional study assessing SPIKES protocol adherence and other methods employed among medical doctors in Nigeria

Breaking bad news: a cross-sectional study assessing SPIKES protocol adherence and other methods employed among medical doctors in Nigeria

Abstract Background The SPIKES (Setting, Perception, Invitation, Knowledge, Empathy, and Strategy) protocol has been widely used in many developed countries for breaking bad news (BBN), however, serious uncertainty remains in its understanding and implementation in many developing nations. This stud...

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Main Authors: Tope Michael Ipinnimo, Olumide Temitope Asake, Oluwafemi Oreoluwa Olowoselu, Taofeek Adedayo Sanni, Abolaji Paul Adekeye, Rasheed Adeyemi Adepoju, Gbenga Damilola Akinlua, Paul Oladapo Ajayi, Oluwole Michael Adeojo, Christiana Aderonke Afolayan, Tolulope Ayodeji Bamidele, Olaoye Michael Faleke, Shina Emmanuel Akomolafe, Olabode Nelson Akingunloye, Akinleye Lawrence Alo, Moses Blessing Dada, Opeyemi Oladipupo Abioye, Olubunmi Tolu Omotunde, Olagoke Olaseinde Erinomo, John Olujide Ojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Breaking
Bad news
Medical doctors
Nigeria
SPIKES
Protocol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-025-02832-y
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