patient experience

Spiritual Distress Before Elective Surgery: Understanding Its Impact on Patient Experience and Outcomes

By MedXY 08/24/2026

This qualitative study reveals how spiritual distress shapes patients' fears and hopes before elective surgery, emphasizing the need for routine spiritual well-being assessment to support resilience and improve perioperative care.

news OB/GYN & Women’s Health

Bridging the Gap: Understanding Medical Mistrust and Patient Experiences in OB/GYN Care

By MedXY 08/01/2026

A national survey reveals how race, politics, and personal experiences shape medical mistrust and engagement in OB/GYN care, highlighting the critical role of patient-centred communication in improving outcomes.

Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine news

Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Acute Care Did More Than Diagnose: It Reassured Patients, Reduced Burden, and Deepened Trust

By MedXY 06/06/2026

A qualitative study found that patients experienced point-of-care ultrasound as emotionally reassuring, physically convenient, and closely tied to physician communication and trust during acute care.

General Surgery Internal Medicine news Otorhinolaryngology

Fatigue After Thyroidectomy: What Patients Actually Experience

By MedXY 05/20/2026

A qualitative study found that fatigue after thyroidectomy is common, disruptive, and often unexpected. Patients described major impacts on work and daily life, and many wanted surgeons to warn them about it before surgery.

news OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Urology

How to Make Urology Care More Comfortable for Women

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Exploring why women often feel discomfort during urology visits and actionable strategies to create a more welcoming, effective clinical experience.