Patient’s Communication Perceived Self-efficacy Scale: construction and validation of a new measure in a socio-cognitive-perspective

Several studies showed that patient’s communication skills are an important component both of enhanced patient participation in medical interview and of a quicker and effective medical diagnosis (Cegala,2000). This study is aimed at developing and providing preliminary validation of Patient’s Communication Perceived Self-efficacy Scale to measure patients’beliefs as regards the ability to successfully master situations related to communication with doctor.