Use of Euphemisms to Avoid Saying Death and Dying in Critical Care Conversations-A Thorn by Any Other Name.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.33727
Abstract: The study by Barlet et al1 revealed that although death was a frequent topic during family meetings about critically ill infants, the word death was rarely spoken. In an analysis of 33 clinician-family meetings that… read more here.
Keywords: jargon; medical jargon; death; care ... See more keywords
Behavior analytic jargon does not seem to influence treatment acceptability ratings
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DOI: 10.1002/jaba.953
Abstract: Some have argued that behavior analysts have insulated themselves by eschewing the vernacular and adopting idiosyncratic and sometimes counterintuitive technical terms to describe their science and practice. Because of this, behavior analysis plays a minor… read more here.
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Eradicating Jargon-Oblivion—A Proposed Classification System of Medical Jargon
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-019-05526-1
Abstract: None of us went into medicine to confuse people. Yet, studies on our use of jargon—the technical terminology of a given group—reveal that we consistently do precisely that. While healthcare providers overwhelmingly agree that using… read more here.
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Response to Letter to the Editor Re: Eradicating Jargon-Oblivion—a Proposed Classification System of Medical Jargon
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06545-z
Abstract: W e appreciate this letter highlighting the important nuance that the effects of jargon usage can be amplified when jargon is captured in written form. As we have presented our work on the seven categories… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; response letter; jargon; letter editor ... See more keywords
12. SAY WHAT: QUANTIFYING AND CLASSIFYING JARGON USAGE ON INPATIENT ROUNDS
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2020.06.033
Abstract: Background Despite understanding that plain language is essential for effective communication, prior research has found that medical providers still use terminology that may be misunderstood by patients (i.e. jargon) several times per encounter. However, little… read more here.
Keywords: quantifying classifying; jargon used; jargon words; say quantifying ... See more keywords
Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use
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DOI: 10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.07.001
Abstract: Abstract Jargon is commonly used to efficiently communicate and signal group membership. We propose that jargon use also serves a status compensation function. We first define jargon and distinguish it from slang and technical language.… read more here.
Keywords: status; jargon; jargon use; low status ... See more keywords
Communication during radiation therapy education sessions: The role of medical jargon and emotional support in clarifying patient confusion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.08.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Radiation oncology consultations involve explanation of complex technical concepts using medical jargon. This study aimed to: analyse types and frequency of medical jargon that radiation therapists (RTs) use during education sessions; identify how patients… read more here.
Keywords: medical jargon; jargon; education sessions; oncology ... See more keywords
Surgeon use of medical jargon with parents in the outpatient setting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.02.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Unexplained medical terminology impedes clinician/parent communication. We describe jargon use in a pediatric surgical setting. METHODS We evaluated encounters between parents of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB; n = 64) and otolaryngologists (n = 8). Participants completed questionnaires… read more here.
Keywords: use; communication; jargon use; medical jargon ... See more keywords
I-O psychologists as the leaders in the “Wittgensteinian Shortfall” recovery: Improving our science communication
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DOI: 10.1017/iop.2022.14
Abstract: Rogelberg et al. (2022) do an excellent job of highlighting industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists’ struggle with making I-O psychology relevant to the public. However, we believe one important concept that contributes to this irrelevance needs to… read more here.
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The Interplay of Jargon, Motivation, and Fatigue While Processing COVID-19 Crisis Communication Over Time
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DOI: 10.1177/0261927x211043100
Abstract: Using the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, this three-wave experiment (N = 1,830) examined whether a public health crisis motivates people to engage with complicated information about the virus in the form of jargon. Results revealed that… read more here.
Keywords: time; jargon; processing; motivation ... See more keywords
Jargon in the Workplace Reduces Processing Fluency, Self-Efficacy, and Information Seeking and Sharing
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DOI: 10.1177/23294884251364525
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate how the use of jargon in workplace communication affects employees’ processing fluency, self-efficacy, and their intentions to seek and share information. This study employed an experimental design… read more here.
Keywords: information; processing fluency; self efficacy; jargon ... See more keywords