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Nwachokor J, Rochlin EK, Gevelinger M, Yadav M, Adams W, Fitzgerald C, Acevedo-Alvarez M, Mueller ER, Pham TT. Physician awareness of patients' preferred level of involvement in decision-making at the initial urogynecology visit: a randomized trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024; 230:81.e1-81.e9. [PMID: 37330125 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown up to a 40% discordance between patients' preferred roles in decision-making before and their perceived roles after their visit. This can negatively affect patients' experiences; interventions to minimize this discordance may significantly improve patient satisfaction. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine whether physicians' awareness of patients' preferred involvement in decision-making before their initial urogynecology visit affects patients' perceived level of involvement after their visit. STUDY DESIGN This randomized controlled trial enrolled adult English-speaking women presenting for their initial visit at an academic urogynecology clinic from June 2022 to September 2022. Before the visit, participants completed the Control Preference Scale to determine the patient's preferred level of decision-making: active, collaborative, or passive. The participants were randomized to either the physician team being aware of their decision-making preference before the visit or usual care. The participants were blinded. After the visit, participants again completed a Control Preference Scale and the Patient Global Impression of Improvement, CollaboRATE, patient satisfaction, and health literacy questionnaires. Fisher exact, logistic regression, and generalized estimating equations were used. Based on a 21% difference in preferred and perceived discordance, we calculated the sample size to be 50 patients in each arm to achieve 80% power. RESULTS Women (n=100) with a mean age of 52.9 years (standard deviation=15.8) participated in the study. Most participants identified as White (73%) and non-Hispanic (70%). Before the visit, most women preferred an active role (61%) and few preferred a passive role (7%). There was no significant difference between the 2 cohorts in the discordance between their pre- and post-Control Preference Scale responses (27% vs 37%; P=.39) or whether their symptoms were much better or very much better following the visit (18% vs 37%; P=.06). However, when asked whether they were completely satisfied with the visit, those assigned to the physician awareness cohort reported higher satisfaction than those in the treatment as usual cohort (100% vs 90%; P=.03). CONCLUSION Although there was no significant decrease in discordance between the patient's desired and perceived level of decision-making following physician awareness, it had a significant effect on patient satisfaction. All patients whose physicians were aware of their preferences reported complete satisfaction with their visit. Although patient-centered care does not always entail meeting all of the patients' expectations, the mere understanding of their preferences in decision-making can lead to complete patient satisfaction.
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- Jasmin Nwachokor
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
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Austin JD, Shelton E, Crookes DM, Tehranifar P, Neugut AI, Shelton RC. Involvement in Chemotherapy Decision Making among Patients with Stage II and III Colon Cancer. MDM Policy Pract 2023; 8:23814683231163189. [PMID: 37009635 PMCID: PMC10052499 DOI: 10.1177/23814683231163189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background. To explore preferred and actual involvement in chemotherapy decision making among stage II and III colon cancer (CC) patients by sociodemographic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal communication factors. Methods. Cross-sectional exploratory study collecting self-reported survey data from stage II and III CC patients from 2 cancer centers located in northern Manhattan. Results. Of 88 patients approached, 56 completed the survey. Only 19.3% reported shared involvement in their chemotherapy decisions. We observed significant differences in preferred involvement by gender, with women preferring more physician-controlled decisions. CC patients with higher levels of decisional self-efficacy significantly preferred shared decisions (F = 4.4 [2], P = 0.02). Actual involvement in decisions differed by race (physician controlled 33% for White v. 67% for Other, P < 0.01), age (shared control 18% for ≤55 y, 55% for 55-64 y, and 27% for 65+ y, P = 0.04), and perception of choice (shared control 73% "yes" v. 27% "no,"P = 0.02). Actual or preferred involvement did not differ by stage. Significantly higher levels of medical mistrust (discrimination t = 2.8 [50], P = 0.01; lack of support t = 3.6 [49], P < 0.01), and lower levels of decisional self-efficacy (t = 2.5 [49], P = 0.01) were reported among women. Discussion. Reports of shared involvement around chemotherapy decisions is limited among CC patients. Factors influencing preferred versus actual chemotherapy decision making are complex and may differ; hence, more research is needed to understand and address factors contributing to discordance between preferred and actual involvement in chemotherapy decision making for CC patients. Highlights Shared involvement around chemotherapy decisions remains limited for patients diagnosed with colon cancer.Sociodemographic (age, race, gender), interpersonal (medical mistrust), and intrapersonal (decisional self-efficacy, perception of choice) factors that influence preferred involvement in chemotherapy decision making may differ from those influencing actual involvement in chemotherapy decision making.Shared involvement in chemotherapy decisions may look different than currently conceptualized, notably when uncertainty around the benefits exists.
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- Jessica D. Austin
- Division of Epidemiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Sciences, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of
Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA
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Melhem SJ, Nabhani-Gebara S, Kayyali R. Informational needs and predictors of Jordanian breast and colorectal cancer survivors: a national cross-sectional study. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:6827-6837. [PMID: 35538325 PMCID: PMC9213385 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07110-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the informational gap and predictors of information-seeking behaviour amongst survivors to inform survivorship planning and supportive cancer services for the population. METHODS A national cross-sectional survey of breast and colorectal cancer survivors was conducted in 2020 using a representative sample of those diagnosed in 2015/2016 as recruited from Jordan's Cancer Registry (JCR). Participants responded to a 3-domain questionnaire: background information (9 items); information typologies (13 items) measured on a 5-point Likert scale (from very interested to extremely not interested); timing of developing the information needs (13 items) (ranging from immediately after diagnosis to after recurrence). Logistic regression was used to determine the independent association between demographics and information-seeking behaviour amongst survivors. The chi-square test was employed to examine the association between categorical variables. ANOVA was used to compare the means of interest in cancer-related information between more than two groups. RESULTS Results show a relatively high overall information needs amongst survivors (3.68 ± 1.53). The most prevalent typologies were cancer staging (3.77 ± 1.593), treatment options (3.76 ± 1.55), and doctors' communications (3.73 ± 1.62). ANOVA revealed no statistically significant differences between cancer types. 55.8% of patients desired information immediately after diagnosis and 23.3% developed their needs within 2 months. There was a statistically significant difference across all information typologies and educational attainment, age groups, monthly income, and employment (P < 0.05). Age was the only independent predictor of high information requirements amongst cancer survivors. CONCLUSION Survivors reported high cancer information needs, suggesting that they may have been under-informed. Effective health communication programmes should be implemented to meet the informational needs.
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- Samar J Melhem
- Department of Pharmacy, Kingston University London, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, KT1 2EE, England, UK.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kingston University London, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, KT1 2EE, England, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kingston University London, Penrhyn Road, Kingston, KT1 2EE, England, UK
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Vuong K, Uebel K, Agaliotis M, Jun S, Taggart J, Suchy S, Liauw W, Chin M, Webber K, Harris M. Assessing suitability for long-term colorectal cancer shared care: a scenario-based qualitative study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2020; 21:240. [PMID: 33220715 PMCID: PMC7680065 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-020-01311-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Shared care is the preferred model for long-term survivorship care by cancer survivors, general practitioners and specialists. However, survivorship care remains specialist-led. A risk-stratified approach has been proposed to select suitable patients for long-term shared care after survivors have completed adjuvant cancer treatment. This study aims to use patient scenarios to explore views on patient suitability for long-term colorectal cancer shared care across the risk spectrum from survivors, general practitioners and specialists. Methods Participants completed a brief questionnaire assessing demographics and clinical issues before a semi-structured in-depth interview. The interviews focused on the participant’s view on suitability for long term cancer shared care, challenges and facilitators in delivering it and resources that would be helpful. We conducted thematic analysis using an inductive approach to discover new concepts and themes. Results Interviews were conducted with 10 cancer survivors, 6 general practitioners and 9 cancer specialists. The main themes that emerged were patient-centredness, team resilience underlined by mutual trust and stronger system supports by way of cancer-specific training, survivorship care protocols, shared information systems, care coordination and navigational supports. Conclusions Decisions on the appropriateness of this model for patients need to be made collaboratively with cancer survivors, considering their trust and relationship with their general practitioners and the support they need. Further research on improving mutual trust and operationalising support systems would assist in the integration of shared survivorship care. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12875-020-01311-w.
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- Kylie Vuong
- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Service Management, University of Tasmania, Sydney, Australia
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- Translational Cancer Research Network, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Translational Cancer Research Network, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Saint George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia.,Department of Medical Oncology, Monash Health, Clayton, Australia
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- School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Devitt B, Philip J, Singh M, McLachlan SA. Understanding Patients' Attitudes Toward Cancer Multidisciplinary Meetings: A Mixed Methods Study. JCO Oncol Pract 2020; 16:e175-e182. [PMID: 32045550 DOI: 10.1200/jop.19.00274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Multidisciplinary cancer meetings (MDMs) are an integral component of quality care; however, little research exists regarding patients' views on this model of care. We aimed to explore and understand the attitudes of patients toward MDMs. METHODS A mixed methods exploratory design was used. Qualitative data from patients with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer were collected and analyzed using a grounded theory approach. Results informed the development of a questionnaire survey that was administered to patients with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS Nine patients participated in 3 focus groups, and 152 patients (response rate, 90%) completed the questionnaire. Patients were strongly supportive of MDMs and thought that all patients with cancer should be routinely discussed. More than 90% of surveyed patients believed MDMs were reassuring, meant all treatment modalities were considered, and led to evidence-based treatment recommendations. Patients wanted MDMs to focus on medical treatment planning rather than psychosocial issues, and 87% regarded the meeting as confidential. Patients described a preference for doctor-led decision making, and most (84%) wanted MDM treatment decisions to be discussed with them in a subsequent consultation, with 73% of patients also wanting this in a written format. CONCLUSION Patients strongly endorse MDMs as a means to develop an evidence-based, medical treatment plan agreed to by consensus. They want to be purposely informed of the meeting and its outcomes. Results from this study can help inform future guidelines on the conduct of MDMs.
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- Bianca Devitt
- Department of Oncology, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.,Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Eastern Hill Clinical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Palliative Care Service, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Oncology, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Eastern Hill Clinical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Oncology, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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García-García T, Carmona-Bayonas A, Jimenez-Fonseca P, Jara C, Beato C, Castelo B, Mangas M, de Castro EM, Ramchandani A, Gomez D, Calderón C. Biopsychosocial and clinical characteristics in patients with resected breast and colon cancer at the beginning and end of adjuvant treatment. BMC Cancer 2019; 19:1143. [PMID: 31771533 PMCID: PMC6880341 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-019-6358-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to analyze biopsychosocial factors affecting how patients cope with cancer and adjuvant treatment and to appraise psychological distress, coping, perceived social support, quality of life and SDM before and after adjuvant treatment in breast cancer patients compared to colon cancer patients. Methods NEOcoping is a national, multicenter, cross-sectional, prospective study. The sample comprised 266 patients with colon cancer and 231 with breast cancer. The instruments used were the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), Shared Decision-Making Questionnaire-Patient (SDM-Q-9) and Physician’s (SDM-Q-Doc), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ). Results Breast cancer patients reacted worse to the diagnosis of cancer with more symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatization, and were less satisfied with their involvement than those with colon cancer (p = 0.003). Participants with colon cancer were older and had more physical symptoms and functional limitations at the beginning of adjuvant treatment, while there were scarcely any differences between the two groups at the end of adjuvancy, at which time both groups suffered greater psychological and physical effects and scored lower on coping strategies, except for anxious preoccupation. Conclusions Breast cancer patients need more information and involvement of the oncologist in shared decision-making, as well as and more medical and psychological support when beginning adjuvant treatment. Both breast and colon cancer patients may require additional psychological care at the end of adjuvancy.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Macarena, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Galdakao-Usansolo, Galdakao-Usansolo, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Lu X, Zhang R. Impact of Physician-Patient Communication in Online Health Communities on Patient Compliance: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e12891. [PMID: 31094342 PMCID: PMC6535977 DOI: 10.2196/12891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 03/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Background In China, the utilization of medical resources is tense, and most hospitals are highly congested because of the large population and uneven distribution of medical resources. Online health communities (OHCs) play an important role in alleviating hospital congestions, thereby improving the utilization of medical resources and relieving medical resource shortages. OHCs have positive effects on physician-patient relationships and health outcomes. Moreover, as one of the main ways for patients to seek health-related information in OHCs, physician-patient communication may affect patient compliance in various ways. In consideration of the inevitable development of OHCs, although they have several shortcomings, identifying how physician-patient communication can impact patient compliance is important to improve patients’ health outcomes through OHCs. Objective This study aimed to investigate the impact of physician-patient communication on patient compliance in OHCs through the mediation of the perceived quality of internet health information, decision-making preference, and physician-patient concordance, using an empirical study based on the self-determination theory. Methods A research model was established, including 1 independent variable (physician-patient communication), 3 mediators (perceived quality of internet health information, decision-making preference, and physician-patient concordance), 1 dependent variable (patient compliance), and 4 control variables (age, gender, living area, and education level). Furthermore, a Web-based survey involving 423 valid responses was conducted in China to collect data, and structural equation modeling and partial least squares were adopted to analyze data and test the hypotheses. Results The questionnaire response rate was 79.2% (487/615) and the validity rate was 86.9% (423/487); reliability and validity are acceptable. The communication between physicians and patients in OHCs positively affects patient compliance through the mediation of the perceived quality of internet health information, decision-making preference, and physician-patient concordance. Moreover, physician-patient communication exhibits similar impacts on the perceived quality of internet health information, decision-making preference, and physician-patient concordance. Patients’ decision-making preference shows the weakest impact on patient compliance compared with the other 2 mediators. Ultimately, all 3 mediators play a partially mediating role between physician-patient communication and patient compliance. Conclusions We conclude that physician-patient communication in OHCs exhibits a positive impact on patient compliance; thus, patient compliance can be improved by guiding physician-patient communication in OHCs. Furthermore, our findings suggest that physicians can share high-quality health information with patients, discuss benefits, risks, and costs of treatment options with patients, encourage patients to express their attitudes and participate in health-related decision making, and strengthen the emotional connection with patients in OHCs, thereby decreasing patients’ misunderstanding of information and increasing concordance between physicians and patients. OHCs are required to not only strengthen the management of their published health information quality but also understand users’ actual attitudes toward information quality and then try to reduce the gap between the perceived and actual quality of information.
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- Xinyi Lu
- School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China
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Jabbour J, Dhillon HM, Shepherd HL, Sundaresan P, Milross C, Clark JR. The relationship between role preferences in decision-making and level of psychological distress in patients with head and neck cancer. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2018; 101:1736-1740. [PMID: 29866431 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Is there a relationship between decision-making preferences and psychological distress? METHODS Patients who had received treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) at four institutions within NSW, Australia were invited to complete a single questionnaire. RESULTS Five hundred and ninety-seven patients completed the questionnaire. The majority of patients (308, 54%) preferred shared decision making. Significant predictors of a preference towards active decision making were education level (OR 2.1 for tertiary, p < 0.001), primary cancer site (OR 1.9 for thyroid compared to salivary gland, p = 0.024) and gender (OR 1.4 for female, p = 0.028). Mean psychological distress score on Kessler 6 (K6) was 9 (Range: 0-28). Significant predictors of psychological distress were age (p < 0.001), gender (p < 0.001), primary site (p < 0.01), and decision preference (p < 0.01). CONCLUSION HNC patients who are either tertiary educated or female are more likely to prefer active involvement in decision-making. Psychological distress is more likely in patients actively involved in decision making, younger patients, and in females. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Patients experienced paternalistic decision-making, but most preferred active or a shared approached. Clinicians need to be aware of potential for psychological distress in active decision-makers and refer patients for psychosocial support.
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- Joe Jabbour
- St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group (POCOG), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-making, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group (POCOG), School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-Based Decision-making, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Radiation Oncology and Medical Services, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia; Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW, Australia; South West Clinical School, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
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Bieber C, Nicolai J, Gschwendtner K, Müller N, Reuter K, Buchholz A, Kallinowski B, Härter M, Eich W. How Does a Shared Decision-Making (SDM) Intervention for Oncologists Affect Participation Style and Preference Matching in Patients with Breast and Colon Cancer? JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:708-715. [PMID: 27966192 PMCID: PMC5949132 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-016-1146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED The aims of this study are to assess patients' preferred and perceived decision-making roles and preference matching in a sample of German breast and colon cancer patients and to investigate how a shared decision-making (SDM) intervention for oncologists influences patients' preferred and perceived decision-making roles and the attainment of preference matches. This study is a post hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) on the effects of an SDM intervention. The SDM intervention was a 12-h SDM training program for physicians in combination with decision board use. For this study, we analysed a subgroup of 107 breast and colon cancer patients faced with serious treatment decisions who provided data on specific questionnaires with regard to their preferred and perceived decision-making roles (passive, SDM or active). Patients filled in questionnaires immediately following a decision-relevant consultation (t1) with their oncologist. Eleven of these patients' 27 treating oncologists had received the SDM intervention within the RCT. A majority of cancer patients (60%) preferred SDM. A match between preferred and perceived decision-making roles was reached for 72% of patients. The patients treated by SDM-trained physicians perceived greater autonomy in their decision making (p < 0.05) with more patients perceiving SDM or an active role, but their preference matching was not influenced. A SDM intervention for oncologists boosted patient autonomy but did not improve preference matching. This highlights the already well-known reluctance of physicians to engage in explicit role clarification. TRIAL REGISTRATION German Clinical Trials Register DRKS00000539; Funding Source: German Cancer Aid.
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- Christiane Bieber
- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Thibautstraße 4, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany.
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Thibautstraße 4, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Psychology III - Cognition and Individual Differences, University of Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Thibautstraße 4, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Thibautstraße 4, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology, University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Thibautstraße 4, 69115, Heidelberg, Germany
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Williamson S, Beaver K, Gardner A, Martin-Hirsch P. Telephone follow-up after treatment for endometrial cancer: A qualitative study of patients' and clinical nurse specialists' experiences in the ENDCAT trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2018; 34:61-67. [PMID: 29784140 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2018.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Endometrial cancer is the sixth most common female cancer worldwide. There is little evidence that routine hospital surveillance increases survival or decreases morbidity following treatment. Gynaecology Oncology clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are ideally placed to provide the care, information and support to enable women with a gynaecological cancer to self-manage and live well. A multi-centre randomised controlled trial (RCT) compared hospital follow-up (HFU) with telephone follow-up (TFU) by CNSs. The structured telephone intervention focused on information provision to meet patients psychosocial and information needs. This study aimed to explore the views of women who had received TFU and the CNS's who had delivered the service. METHOD A qualitative study to complement the RCT using semi-structured interviews was conducted. Twenty-five patients were randomly selected from participants in the TFU arm stratified by study site. Seven CNSs were interviewed. RESULTS Patient and CNS regarded TFU positively; Three themes emerged from the patient interviews; Convenient Care, Discrete Personalised Care, Confidence and Reassurance. Themes arising from the CNS interviews were Patient Centred Care, Holistic Care and, Confidence and Skills. Patients found that TFU with CNS's was convenient and enabled discussion of issues and information provision at time-points relevant to them. The CNS's found the structured format of TFU enabled them to utilise their skills and knowledge to identify and meet patients holistic needs. CONCLUSIONS Alternative models of care such as TFU provided by CNSs provides the care, information and support to enable women treated for endometrial cancer to self-manage and live well.
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- S Williamson
- School of Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2HE, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2HE, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9HT, UK
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- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9HT, UK
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Kotronoulas G, Papadopoulou C, Burns-Cunningham K, Simpson M, Maguire R. A systematic review of the supportive care needs of people living with and beyond cancer of the colon and/or rectum. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2017; 29:60-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2017.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Influential factors on treatment decision making among patients with colorectal cancer: A scoping review. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2943-2951. [PMID: 28589309 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3763-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE In recent years, a greater emphasis has been placed on shared decision-making (SDM) techniques between providers and patients with the goal of helping patients make informed decisions about their care and subsequently to improve patient health outcomes. Previous research has shown variability in treatment decision-making among patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), and there is little comprehensive information available to help explain this variability. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the current state of the literature on factors that are influential in treatment decision-making among patients with CRC. METHOD A priori search terms using Boolean connectors were used to examine PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CINAHL, and MEDLINE for relevant studies. Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the study included patients with CRC and examination of influences on CRC treatment decision-making. All relevant data were extracted including, author, title and year, study methodology, and study results. RESULTS Findings (n = 13) yielded influences in four areas: informational, patient treatment goals, patient role preferences, and relationship with provider. Quality of life and trust in physician were rated a high priority among patients when making decisions between different therapeutic options. Several studies found that patients wanted to be informed and involved but did not necessarily want to make autonomous treatment choices, with many preferring a more passive role. CONCLUSIONS Providers who initiate a dialog to better understand their patients' treatment goals can establish rapport, increase patient understanding of treatment options, and help patients assume their desired role in their decision-making. Overall, there were a small number of studies that met all inclusion criteria with most used a cross-sectional design.
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Wenzel L, Mukamel D, Osann K, Havrilesky L, Sparks L, Lipscomb J, Wright AA, Walker J, Alvarez R, Van Le L, Robison K, Bristow R, Morgan R, Rimel BJ, Ladd H, Hsieh S, Wahi A, Cohn D. Rationale and study protocol for the Patient-Centered Outcome Aid (PCOA) randomized controlled trial: A personalized decision tool for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients. Contemp Clin Trials 2017; 57:29-36. [PMID: 28330753 PMCID: PMC6198815 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 03/04/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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- L Wenzel
- University of California, Irvine, United States.
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- Chapman University, United States
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, United States
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- University of Oklahoma, United States
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- Vanderbilt University, United States
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- University of California, Irvine, United States
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- Ohio State University, United States
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Tamirisa NP, Goodwin JS, Kandalam A, Linder SK, Weller S, Turrubiate S, Silva C, Riall TS. Patient and physician views of shared decision making in cancer. Health Expect 2017; 20:1248-1253. [PMID: 28464430 PMCID: PMC5689235 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Engaging patients in shared decision making involves patient knowledge of treatment options and physician elicitation of patient preferences. OBJECTIVE Our aim was to explore patient and physician perceptions of shared decision making in clinical encounters for cancer care. DESIGN Patients and physicians were asked open-ended questions regarding their perceptions of shared decision making throughout their cancer care. Transcripts of interviews were coded and analysed for shared decision-making themes. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS At an academic medical centre, 20 cancer patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, stages of cancer and time from diagnosis, and eight physicians involved in cancer care were individually interviewed. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Most physicians reported providing patients with written information. However, most patients reported that written information was too detailed and felt that the physicians did not assess the level of information they wished to receive. Most patients wanted to play an active role in the treatment decision, but also wanted the physician's recommendation, such as what their physician would choose for him/herself or a family member in a similar situation. While physicians stated that they incorporated patient autonomy in decision making, most provided data without making treatment recommendations in the format preferred by most patients. We identified several communication gaps in cancer care. While patients want to be involved in the decision-making process, they also want physicians to provide evidence-based recommendations in the context of their individual preferences. However, physicians often are reluctant to provide a recommendation that will bias the patient.
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- Nina P Tamirisa
- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.,The University of California, San Francisco-East Bay, Oakland, CA, USA
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- Sealy Center on Aging, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Oncology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Hirpara DH, Cleghorn MC, Sockalingam S, Quereshy FA. Understanding the complexities of shared decision-making in cancer: a qualitative study of the perspectives of patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Can J Surg 2017; 59:197-204. [PMID: 26999474 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.013415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Decisions leading up to surgery are fraught with uncertainty owing to trade-offs between treatment effectiveness and quality of life. Past studies on shared decision-making (SDM) have focused on the physician-patient encounter, with little emphasis on familial and cultural factors. The literature is scarce in surgical oncology, with few studies using qualitative interviews. Our objective was to explore the complexities of SDM within the setting of colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. METHODS An interdisciplinary team developed a semistructured questionnaire. Telephone interviews were conducted with CRC patients in the practice of 1 surgical oncologist. Data saturation was achieved and a descriptive thematic analysis was performed. RESULTS We interviewed 20 patients before achieving data saturation. Three major themes emerged. First, family was considered as a crucial adjunct to the patient-provider dyad. Second, patients identified several facilitators to SDM, including a robust social support system and a competent surgical team. Although language was a perceived barrier, there was no difference in level of involvement in care between patients who spoke English fluently and those who did not. Finally, patients perceived a lack of choice and control in decision-making, thus challenging the very notion of SDM. CONCLUSION Surgeons must learn to appreciate the role of family as a vital addition to the patient-provider dyad. Family engagement is crucial for CRC patients, particularly those undergoing surgical resection of late-stage disease. Surgeons must be aware of the uniqueness of decision-making in this context to empower patients and families.
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- Dhruvin H Hirpara
- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ont. (Hirpara, Quereshy); the Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Cleghorn, Quereshy); and the Department of Psychiatry, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Sockalingam)
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ont. (Hirpara, Quereshy); the Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Cleghorn, Quereshy); and the Department of Psychiatry, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Sockalingam)
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ont. (Hirpara, Quereshy); the Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Cleghorn, Quereshy); and the Department of Psychiatry, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Sockalingam)
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- From the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ont. (Hirpara, Quereshy); the Division of General Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Cleghorn, Quereshy); and the Department of Psychiatry, University Health Network, Toronto, Ont. (Sockalingam)
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Cancer Patients' Perceptions of the Barriers and Facilitators to Patient Participation in Symptom Management During an Episode of Admission. Cancer Nurs 2017; 38:458-65. [PMID: 25629892 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Symptoms by definition are subjective, and patients' role in their assessment and management will impact on patient outcomes; thus, symptom management is an area of acute care practice where facilitation of patient participation is vital if quality outcomes are to be achieved. OBJECTIVE This study originated from a large multimethod research program exploring patient participation in symptom management in an acute oncology setting. The purpose of this article is to explore patients' perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to participating in their symptom management during an episode of admission to an acute oncology ward and the relationships between these perceptions and patients' preference for participation. METHODS One hundred seventy-one cancer inpatients consented and completed an interview-administered questionnaire. Patients' preference for participation was measured using the Control Preference Scale. Responses to open-ended survey questions were evaluated using content analysis. RESULTS Ten categories were identified in the analyses of patient perceptions of the barriers and facilitators to participating in care decisions relating to their symptoms. Patients, irrespective of their Control Preference, reported multiple barriers and facilitators to participating in their symptom management. CONCLUSIONS Patients overall perceived information as the most critical component of participation. Irrespective of patients' preference for participation, there were similarities in the barriers and facilitators to the operationalization of participation in the acute care setting reported. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Understanding patient perceptions of barriers and facilitators of participating in symptom management has provided important insights into person and system factors in the acute care sector impacting quality patient symptom outcomes.
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Hagan T, Rosenzweig M, Zorn K, van Londen J, Donovan H. Perspectives on Self-Advocacy: Comparing Perceived Uses, Benefits, and Drawbacks Among Survivors and Providers. Oncol Nurs Forum 2017; 44:52-59. [PMID: 28060470 DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.52-59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose/Objectives To describe and compare survivors' and providers' views of the uses of and perceived benefits and drawbacks of survivor self-advocacy. Design A cross-sectional, two-group, mixed-methods survey. Setting Survivors were recruited from local and national registries and advocacy organizations. Providers were recruited from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cancer Center and a regional Oncology Nursing Society chapter. Sample 122 female cancer survivors and 39 providers involved in their direct care. Methods Quantitative survey data were summarized using descriptive statistics, including means and frequencies. Qualitative survey data were collected and analyzed using content analysis techniques, and main themes were counted and summarized. Main Research Variables Perceptions of the uses, benefits, and drawbacks of female cancer survivor self-advocacy. Findings Survivors and providers perceived similar but distinct uses of self-advocacy. Survivors and providers generally agreed on the potential benefits of self-advocacy but had different views of the potential drawbacks. Survivors were most concerned with finding and making sense of information, that their questions would not be answered, and having a worse relationship with their provider; providers were concerned with increases in clinic time and difficulties developing treatment plans. Conclusions Although survivors and providers recognized similar benefits to survivor self-advocacy, they had different views of the uses and drawbacks of female cancer survivor self-advocacy. Implications for Nursing Attempts to increase self-advocacy among female cancer survivors must address survivors’ and providers’ views and apprehensions about self-advocacy.
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Colley A, Halpern J, Paul S, Micco G, Lahiff M, Wright F, Levine JD, Mastick J, Hammer MJ, Miaskowski C, Dunn LB. Factors associated with oncology patients' involvement in shared decision making during chemotherapy. Psychooncology 2016; 26:1972-1979. [PMID: 27649058 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Oncology patients are increasingly encouraged to play an active role in treatment decision making. While previous studies have evaluated relationships between demographic characteristics and decision-making roles, less is known about the association of symptoms and psychological adjustment characteristics (eg, coping styles and personality traits) and decision-making roles. METHODS As part of a larger study of symptom clusters, patients (n = 765) receiving chemotherapy for breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, or lung cancer provided information on demographic, clinical, symptom, and psychological adjustment characteristics. Patient-reported treatment decision-making roles (ie, preferred role and role actually played) were assessed using the Control Preferences Scale. Differences among patients, who were classified as passive, collaborative, or active, were evaluated using χ2 analyses and analyses of variance. RESULTS Over half (56.3%) of the patients reported that they both preferred and actually played a collaborative role. Among those patients with concordant roles, those who were older, those with less education and lower income, and those who were less resilient were more likely to prefer a passive role. Several psychological adjustment characteristics were associated with decision-making role, including coping style, personality, and fatalism. CONCLUSIONS Oncology patients' preferences for involvement in treatment decision making are associated with demographic characteristics as well as with symptoms and psychological adjustment characteristics, such as coping style and personality. These results reaffirm the complexities of predicting patients' preferences for involvement in decision making. Further study is needed to determine if role or coping style may be influenced by interventions designed to teach adaptive coping skills.
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- Alexis Colley
- UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- UC Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program, University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- School of Public Health, Division of Biostatistics, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Patient-Reported Roles, Preferences, and Expectations Regarding Treatment of Stage I Rectal Cancer in the Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance Consortium. Dis Colon Rectum 2016; 59:907-15. [PMID: 27602921 PMCID: PMC5015654 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000000662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Historically, stage I rectal cancer was treated with total mesorectal excision. However, there has been growing use of local excision, with and without adjuvant therapy, to treat these early rectal cancers. Little is known about how patients and providers choose among the various treatment approaches. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify patient roles, preferences, and expectations as they relate to treatment decision making for patients with stage I rectal cancer. DESIGN This is a population-based study. SETTINGS The study included a geographically diverse population and health-system-based cohort. PATIENTS A total of 154 adults with newly diagnosed and surgically treated stage I rectal cancer between 2003 and 2005 were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We compared patients by surgical treatment groups, including total mesorectal excision and local excision. Clinical, sociodemographic, and health-system factors were assessed for association with patient decision-making preferences and expectations. RESULTS A total of 80% of patients who underwent total mesorectal excision versus 63% of patients who underwent local excision expected that surgery would be curative (p = 0.04). The total mesorectal excision group was less likely to report that radiation would cure their cancer compared with the local excision group (27% vs 63%; p = 0.004). When asked about their preferred role in decision making, 28% of patients who underwent total mesorectal excision preferred patient-controlled decision making compared with 48% of patients who underwent local excision (p = 0.046). However, with regard to the treatment actually received, 38% of the total mesorectal excision group reported making their own surgical decision compared with 25% of the local excision group (p = 0.18). LIMITATIONS The study was limited by its sample size. CONCLUSIONS The preferred decision-making role for patients did not match the actual decision-making process. Future efforts should focus on bridging the gap between the decision-making process and patient preferences regarding various treatment approaches. This will be particularly important as newer innovative procedures play a more prominent role in the rectal cancer treatment paradigm.
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Steward B. Compliance, Adherence and Concordance: A Review of Engaging Patients in their Treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/175899830400900302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Problems of non-attendance in hand therapy clinics are frequently recorded and linked to poor outcomes in treatment. This paper reviews the therapy and medical literature on compliance, adherence and concordance, and explores ways of gaining the closer involvement and cooperation of patients in their treatment. It suggests that while client-centred approaches and education are important aspects of gaining users’ participation, patients need active encouragement and real opportunities to become involved in health care. Hand therapists need to explore ways in which to negotiate and tailor care to individual client needs.
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- Barbara Steward
- Research and Development Officer, British Association of Hand Therapists Ltd, UK
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Tariman1 JD, Doorenbos2 A, Schepp2 KG, Singhal2 S, Berry2 DL. Top Information Need Priorities of Older Adults Newly Diagnosed With Active Myeloma. J Adv Pract Oncol 2015; 6:14-21. [PMID: 26413371 PMCID: PMC4577030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Prioritizing patients' information needs maximizes efficiency. This study examined the information sources and priorities in a sample of older adults newly diagnosed with symptomatic myeloma requiring immediate therapy. An association analysis of whether information needs were influenced by sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, education, marital status, and income was also conducted. The Information Needs Questionnaire (INQ) and an investigator-developed interview schedule were administered to 20 older adults diagnosed with symptomatic myeloma during a 30- to 45-minute semistructured interview. We found that older adults newly diagnosed with symptomatic myeloma have different priorities of information needs when compared with younger patients diagnosed with various types of cancer. The top three priorities related to treatment, prognosis, and self-care. Sociodemographic variables did not influence the priorities of information needs among older adults with symptomatic myeloma. The Internet, physicians, family, and friends were among the top sources of information. Advanced practitioners in oncology should support and identify interventions that can enhance patients' learning process from these sources. Well poised to assist patients in searching credible and reliable Internet sources, advanced practitioners in oncology can provide patient education about different treatments and the impact of such treatments on prognosis (e.g., overall survival and likelihood of cure).
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Hou XT, Pang D, Lu Q, Xu Z, Zhou YJ. Preferred and actual participation roles in operation treatment decision making of patients with colorectal cancer. Int J Nurs Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2014.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Information needs and Internet use in urological and breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2014; 22:545-52. [PMID: 24122406 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-013-2009-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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AIMS This study aims to describe the information needs of urological and breast cancer patients and factors related to use of the Internet as a source of health information. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out, using individual questionnaire-based interviews held during the oncology appointments of 169 patients with urological cancer and 100 with breast cancer at the Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada, Spain. The variables studied were use of the Internet as a source of health information, health status, patient's role in the decision-making process, information sources, satisfaction with the health-care system, type of information received, and Internet use. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was carried out. RESULTS Breast cancer patients are more concerned with long-term results and the effects on their family and personal life. They are also interested in the experiences of other patients and support groups or staff who could help them to cope with their illness. The information needs of patients with urological cancer are linked to short-term alternative treatments, their sex life, keeping healthy, and exercise. More clinical aspects, such as tests and experiments linked to their treatment, are not a frequent information need. The factors linked to use of the Internet as a source of health information are younger age, high level of education, the patient's active role in the decision-making process, and undergoing more aggressive treatment. There is no link between using the Internet as a source of health information and level of satisfaction with the health-care system, or with Internet use in general. CONCLUSION Patients need additional information about their illness on top of that given to them by health-care staff, and they often use the Internet to find it. The greatest information need is related to the effects of their illness on their day-to-day life. Health-care staff should provide patients with advice about reliable websites and how to search the Internet.
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Lee YK, Low WY, Lee PY, Ng CJ. Factors influencing decision-making role preferences: A qualitative study of Malaysian patients with type 2 diabetes during insulin initiation. Int J Nurs Pract 2014; 21 Suppl 2:125-31. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Yew Kong Lee
- University Malaya Primary Care Research Group, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Dean's Office, Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science; Universiti Putra Malaysia; Selangor Malaysia
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- University Malaya Primary Care Research Group, Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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Brom L, Hopmans W, Pasman HRW, Timmermans DRM, Widdershoven GAM, Onwuteaka-Philipsen BD. Congruence between patients' preferred and perceived participation in medical decision-making: a review of the literature. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2014; 14:25. [PMID: 24708833 PMCID: PMC3992143 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6947-14-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2013] [Accepted: 03/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Patients are increasingly expected and asked to be involved in health care decisions. In this decision-making process, preferences for participation are important. In this systematic review we aim to provide an overview the literature related to the congruence between patients’ preferences and their perceived participation in medical decision-making. We also explore the direction of mismatched and outline factors associated with congruence. Methods A systematic review was performed on patient participation in medical decision-making. Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library databases up to September 2012, were searched and all studies were rigorously critically appraised. In total 44 papers were included, they sampled contained 52 different patient samples. Results Mean of congruence between preference for and perceived participation in decision-making was 60% (49 and 70 representing 25th and 75th percentiles). If no congruence was found, of 36 patient samples most patients preferred more involvement and of 9 patient samples most patients preferred less involvement. Factors associated with preferences the most investigated were age and educational level. Younger patients preferred more often an active or shared role as did higher educated patients. Conclusion This review suggests that a similar approach to all patients is not likely to meet patients’ wishes, since preferences for participation vary among patients. Health care professionals should be sensitive to patients individual preferences and communicate about patients’ participation wishes on a regular basis during their illness trajectory.
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- Linda Brom
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, EMGO Institute for Health and care research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 Amsterdam, BT, The Netherlands.
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Tariman JD, Doorenbos A, Schepp KG, Singhal S, Berry DL. Information Needs Priorities in Patients Diagnosed With Cancer: A Systematic Review. J Adv Pract Oncol 2014; 2014:115-122. [PMID: 24910808 PMCID: PMC4042668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Information-sharing is an integral part of cancer care. Several studies have examined the information needs of patients with various types of cancer. However, the priorities of information needs among patients with cancer have not been reported. A systematic review was performed to identify published studies that examined priorities of information needs in patients with cancer. PubMed (1966 to February 2012), PsycINFO (1967 to February 2012), and CINAHL (1982 to February 2012) databases were searched to access relevant medical, psychological, and nursing literature. Thirty studies involving patients with breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, gynecologic, hematologic, and other cancers revealed patients' information needs priorities. The top three patient information priorities were related to prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment options. The top information priorities reported in this systematic review could serve as a start to elicit patients' information needs and guide patient education across the cancer care continuum. Being able to prioritize the most-needed information can make patient encounters more meaningful and useful.
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Rashidian H, Nedjat S, Majdzadeh R, Gholami J, Haghjou L, Abdollahi BS, Davatchi F, Rashidian A. The perspectives of Iranian physicians and patients towards patient decision aids: a qualitative study. BMC Res Notes 2013; 6:379. [PMID: 24066792 PMCID: PMC3849268 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-6-379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2012] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient preference is one of the main components of clinical decision making, therefore leading to the development of patient decision aids. The goal of this study was to describe physicians' and patients' viewpoints on the barriers and limitations of using patient decision aids in Iran, their proposed solutions, and, the benefits of using these tools. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted in 2011 in Iran by holding in-depth interviews with 14 physicians and 8 arthritis patient. Interviewees were selected through purposeful and maximum variation sampling. As an example, a patient decision aid on the treatment of knee arthritis was developed upon literature reviews and gathering expert opinion, and was presented at the time of interview. Thematic analysis was conducted to analyze the data by using the OpenCode software. RESULTS The results were summarized into three categories and ten codes. The extracted categories were the perceived benefits of using the tools, as well as the patient-related and physician-related barriers in using decision aids. The following barriers in using patient decision aids were identified in this study: lack of patients and physicians' trainings in shared decision making, lack of specialist per capita, low treatment tariffs and lack of an exact evaluation system for patient participation in decision making. CONCLUSIONS No doubt these barriers demand the health authorities' special attention. Hence, despite patients and physicians' inclination toward using patient decision aids, these problems have hindered the practical usage of these tools in Iran--as a developing country.
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- Hamideh Rashidian
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Knowledge Utilization Research Center (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Knowledge Utilization Research Center (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Knowledge Utilization Research Center (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Knowledge Utilization Research Center (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Knowledge Utilization Research Center (KURC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Wiljer D, Walton T, Gilbert J, Boucher A, Ellis PM, Schiff S, Sellick SM, Simunovic M, Kennedy E, Urowitz S. Understanding the needs of colorectal cancer patients during the pre-diagnosis phase. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2013; 28:402-407. [PMID: 23690171 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-013-0465-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) face a number of challenges leading up to diagnosis; however, research is limited regarding their specific needs during the pre-diagnosis period. A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted to elicit information about the CRC experience during the pre-diagnosis phase. Across the three sites, 104 eligible patients were approached, and 82 patients completed the survey, for a total response rate of 78.9%. The needs most identified by participants during the pre-diagnosis period were informational (31.6%) and emotional (20.3%) needs; social needs were rated as the least important need for these patients (7%). The majority (84.0%) reported that these needs were met. Participants reported feeling shocked or overwhelmed on learning of their diagnosis (57.1%) and high levels of anxiety during this time (40.0%). The majority (77.9%) of participants reported that they were not directed to any resources to help address their anxiety. Informational and emotional needs are identified as the most important needs during the pre-diagnosis phase, and for most these needs are being met; however, some participants are experiencing high levels of anxiety without access to appropriate resources. Further work is required to understand the optimal mechanisms to address identified needs during this pre-diagnosis period and to assess the potential benefits and costs of addressing these needs.
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- David Wiljer
- Office of Education, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Hautamäki-Lamminen K, Lipiäinen L, Beaver K, Lehto J, Kellokumpu-Lehtinen PL. Identifying cancer patients with greater need for information about sexual issues. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2013; 17:9-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2012.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2011] [Revised: 01/30/2012] [Accepted: 03/17/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Palmer NRA, Tooze JA, Turner AR, Xu J, Avis NE. African American prostate cancer survivors' treatment decision-making and quality of life. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2013; 90:61-8. [PMID: 22940374 PMCID: PMC3536017 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2012.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2012] [Revised: 08/02/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine African-American prostate cancer (PCa) survivors' involvement in treatment decision-making (TDM), and examine the association between TDM and quality of life (QOL), using secondary data. METHODS African-American PCa survivors (181) were recruited from the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry. Participants completed a cross-sectional survey that asked about their chosen cancer treatment, TDM factors, and PCa-specific QOL (using the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite--EPIC). Multivariate analysis of covariance was conducted to determine the association between TDM and QOL, controlling for confounders. RESULTS Most men reported being active (44.2%) or collaborative (38.1%) in TDM, while 14.4% preferred a passive role. Adjusting for marital status, education and treatment, passive patients reported somewhat better QOL compared to active patients in the following QOL domains: urinary summary (p=0.04), urinary function (p=0.01), and urinary incontinence (p=0.03). CONCLUSION Most African-American PCa survivors preferred to be, and were, actively or collaboratively involved in TDM. However, those who preferred a passive role reported better PCa-specific QOL for the urinary domain compared to others. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS It is important to assess patients' TDM preference. Patients' QOL may differ by their TDM role, such that active patients may be more bothered by treatment side effects than other patients.
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- Nynikka R A Palmer
- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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Mira JJ, Guilabert M, Pérez-Jover V, Lorenzo S. Barriers for an effective communication around clinical decision making: an analysis of the gaps between doctors' and patients' point of view. Health Expect 2012; 17:826-39. [PMID: 22897499 DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2012.00809.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There are doubts on whether patients feel that they have sufficient information for actively participating in clinical decisions. OBJECTIVE To describe the type of information that patients receive. To determine whether patients consider this information sufficient, and whether it contributes or not to improve clinical safety. To identify the barriers for patient participation in clinical decision making. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study with 764 patients and 327 physicians. STUDY SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Fourteen health centres belonging to three primary care districts and three hospitals in Spain. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Just 35.1% (268) (95% CI 32.2, 39.1%) of patients preferred to have the last word in clinical decisions. Age (39 vs. 62%, P < 0.001) and severity of illness (38 vs. 46%, P = 0.002) increased the tendency to take a passive role. In 85.1% (650) (95% CI 83.3, 88.3%) of the cases, patients reported having received sufficient information. Lack of consultation time (29.6%, 95% CI 25.8, 32.5%) and patients' use of Internet or other sources (19.2%, 95% CI 16.4, 22.2%) were identified as new obstacles to doctor-patient communication by the patients. Only 19.6% (64) (95% CI 15.4, 24.2%) of doctors considered that they could intervene to involve patients in the decisions. DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients prefer the decisions to be made by their doctor, especially those with more severe illnesses, and older patients. Patients are not normally informed about medication interactions, precautions and foreseeable complications. The information provided by general practitioners does not seem to contribute enough to the patient involvement in clinical safety.
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- José Joaquín Mira
- Health Psychology Department, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Spain; Sexual and Reproductive Health, Centro Salud Hospital-Pla, Alicante, Spain
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Valero-Aguilera B, Bermúdez-Tamayo C, García-Gutiérrez JF, Jiménez-Pernett J, Vázquez-Alonso F, Suárez-Charneco A, Guerrero-Tejada R, Cózar-Olmo JM. Factors related to use of the Internet as a source of health information by urological cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2012; 20:3087-94. [PMID: 22415609 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1431-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2011] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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AIMS The aims of this study were to describe the profile of urological cancer patients who look for health information on the Internet and to analyse the factors related to use of the Internet as a source of health information. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional descriptive study using individual, semi-structured, questionnaire-based interviews was carried out in oncology clinics in a hospital in Granada (Spain) in a sample group of 169 patients with prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. The dependent variable was use of the Internet as a source of health information. The independent variables were sociodemographic variables, health status, relationship with healthcare services, patient's role in decision-making process, satisfaction with healthcare, Internet use, Internet skills and attitude. Data analyses include descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS Of the patients in the sample group, 72.2 % had prostate cancer, 19.4 % had bladder cancer and 8.3 % had kidney cancer. Only 11.2 % of patients in the group used the Internet as a source of health information. These patients were typically men of an average age of 62 years, who live in urban areas, who have completed secondary or university education, with a high income and who usually share the role of decision maker with their doctor. Patients who use the Internet as a source of health information usually look for support from psychological support groups, have family members who also look for information on the Internet and prefer sources of information other than those provided by the health services. CONCLUSIONS The study outlines the profile of urological cancer patients who use the Internet as a source of health information. Internet use is related to a patient's attitude towards decision making, level of education and whether or not they look for information from sources other than the health system itself.
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Chewning B, Bylund CL, Shah B, Arora NK, Gueguen JA, Makoul G. Patient preferences for shared decisions: a systematic review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2012; 86:9-18. [PMID: 21474265 PMCID: PMC4530615 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2011.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 539] [Impact Index Per Article: 44.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2010] [Revised: 02/07/2011] [Accepted: 02/07/2011] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Empirical literature on patient decision role preferences regarding treatment and screening was reviewed to summarize patients' role preferences across measures, time and patient population. METHODS Five databases were searched from January 1980 to December 2007 (1980-2007 Ovid MEDLINE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsychInfo, Web of Science and PubMed (2005-2007)). Eligible studies measured patient decision role preferences, described measures, presented findings as percentages or mean scores and were published in English from any country. Studies were compared by patient population, time of publication, and measure. RESULTS 115 studies were eligible. The majority of patients preferred sharing decisions with physicians in 63% of the studies. A time trend appeared. The majority of respondents preferred sharing decision roles in 71% of the studies from 2000 and later, compared to 50% of studies before 2000. Measures themselves, in addition to patient population, influenced the preferred decision roles reported. CONCLUSION Findings appear to vary with the measure of preferred decision making used, time of the publication and characteristics of the population. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The role preference measure itself must be considered when interpreting patient responses to a measure or question about a patient's preference for decision roles.
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- Betty Chewning
- Sonderegger Research Center, University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Madison, WI 53705-2222, USA.
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Beaver K, Wilson C, Procter D, Sheridan J, Towers G, Heath J, Susnerwala S, Luker K. Colorectal cancer follow-up: Patient satisfaction and amenability to telephone after care. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2011; 15:23-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2010.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2010] [Revised: 05/14/2010] [Accepted: 05/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Pardon K, Deschepper R, Vander Stichele R, Bernheim J, Mortier F, Schallier D, Germonpré P, Galdermans D, Van Kerckhoven W, Deliens L. Are patients' preferences for information and participation in medical decision-making being met? Interview study with lung cancer patients. Palliat Med 2011; 25:62-70. [PMID: 20621948 DOI: 10.1177/0269216310373169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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We examined the degree to which newly diagnosed patients with advanced lung cancer wanted to be informed and involved in medical decision-making, and whether the patients felt their preferences were met. Patients from 13 hospitals in Flanders were interviewed with a standard questionnaire. A total of 128 patients (68%) participated. Of the patients who wanted to be informed about life expectancy, half (53%) reported they were informed, and of those who wanted to be informed about palliative care and end-of-life decisions, 25% and 31% said they were informed, respectively. With regard to participation in medical decision-making (in general, about treatment, transfer or end-of-life), patients who preferred the doctor to make decisions or those who preferred to make the decision themselves often achieved this (in their perception), while patients who wanted an in-between position with some involvement, often did not. To conclude, preferences of patients with lung cancer for information concerning delicate topics and for shared decision-making with the physician were not well met.
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- Koen Pardon
- End-of-Life Care Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
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Nagler RH, Gray SW, Romantan A, Kelly BJ, DeMichele A, Armstrong K, Schwartz JS, Hornik RC. Differences in information seeking among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer patients: results from a population-based survey. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2010; 81 Suppl:S54-62. [PMID: 20934297 PMCID: PMC2993788 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2010.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2009] [Revised: 09/04/2010] [Accepted: 09/13/2010] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE There is much research describing cancer patients' information needs and their use of the Internet, print media, and other sources to fulfill these needs. Yet little is known about whether patients with different types of cancer vary in their information needs and seeking behaviors. This study used population-based data to address this question. METHODS A sample was randomly drawn from the list of patients with breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer reported to the Pennsylvania Cancer Registry in 2005. Patients completed a mail survey (N=2010); respective response rates were 68%, 64%, and 61%. RESULTS Colorectal cancer patients reported consistently less information seeking than breast and prostate cancer patients. Multivariate analyses revealed that differences by cancer type were not explained by sex or other demographics, disease stage, or treatment received. These differences were most pronounced among patients with early stage cancer. CONCLUSION Cancer patients have myriad information needs and use a range of sources to satisfy these needs, but there appear to be important differences in information engagement by cancer type. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Understanding differences in information seeking among disease-specific populations may help guide future patient education and decision making across the care continuum.
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- Rebekah H Nagler
- Center for Community-Based Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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Nagler RH, Romantan A, Kelly BJ, Stevens RS, Gray SW, Hull SJ, Ramirez AS, Hornik RC. How do cancer patients navigate the public information environment? Understanding patterns and motivations for movement among information sources. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2010; 25:360-70. [PMID: 20204573 PMCID: PMC2916068 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-010-0054-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2009] [Revised: 11/30/2009] [Accepted: 01/22/2010] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Little is known about how patients move among information sources to fulfill unmet needs. We interviewed 43 breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer patients. Using a grounded theory approach, we identified patterns and motivations for movement among information sources. Overall, patients reported using one source (e.g., newspaper) followed by the use of another source (e.g., Internet), and five key motivations for such cross-source movement emerged. Patients' social networks often played a central role in this movement. Understanding how patients navigate an increasingly complex information environment may help clinicians and educators to guide patients to appropriate, high-quality sources.
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- Rebekah H Nagler
- Center of Excellence in Cancer Communication Research, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 3620 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Taylor C, Richardson A, Cowley S. Restoring embodied control following surgical treatment for colorectal cancer: A longitudinal qualitative study. Int J Nurs Stud 2010; 47:946-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2009] [Revised: 12/17/2009] [Accepted: 12/18/2009] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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McCaughan E, Prue G, Parahoo K. A systematic review of quantitative studies reporting selected patient experienced outcomes, with a specific focus on gender differences in people with colorectal cancer. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2009; 13:376-85. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2009.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2008] [Revised: 04/02/2009] [Accepted: 04/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tariman JD, Berry DL, Cochrane B, Doorenbos A, Schepp K. Preferred and actual participation roles during health care decision making in persons with cancer: a systematic review. Ann Oncol 2009; 21:1145-1151. [PMID: 19940010 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 222] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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The preferred and actual participation roles during decision making have been studied over the past two decades; however, there is a lack of evidence on the degree of match between patients' preferred and actual participation roles during decision making. A systematic review was carried out to identify published studies that examined preferred and actual participation roles and the match between preferred and actual roles in decision making among patients with cancer. PubMed (1966 to January 2009), PsycINFO (1967 to January 2009), and CINAHL (1982 to January 2009) databases were searched to access relevant medical, psychological, and nursing literature. Twenty-two studies involving patients with breast, prostate, colorectal, lung, gynecological, and other cancers showed discrepancies between preferred and actual roles in decision making. These groups of patients wanted a more shared or an active role versus a less passive role. Across all cancer types, patients wanted more participation than what actually occurred. Research to date documents a pervasive mismatch between patients' preferred and actual roles during decision making. Yet, there is lack of innovative interventions that can potentially increase matching of patients' preferred and actual role during decision making. Role preferences are dynamic and vary greatly during decision making, requiring regular clinical assessment to meet patients' expectations and improve satisfaction with treatment decisions.
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- J D Tariman
- Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Cantor Center for Research in Nursing & Patient Care Services, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Family and Child Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Psychosocial & Community Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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REID J, MC KENNA H, FITZSIMONS D, MC CANCE T. An exploration of the experience of cancer cachexia: what patients and their families want from healthcare professionals. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2009; 19:682-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2009.01124.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tsuchiya M, Horn SA. An exploration of unmet information needs among breast cancer patients in Japan: a qualitative study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2009; 18:149-55. [PMID: 19267730 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2008.00936.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Informational need assessment has become an important part of health care in order to provide information effectively in clinical settings. Literature on information needs in the West suggests that breast cancer (BC) patients needed more information than doctors had provided, and information that fully met their needs was associated with patients' long-term well-being. Since few studies on this issue have been conducted in Japan, where the general consultation style is less open and more indirect, compared with that in the West, the application of the findings in the West is questionable. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore perceived information needs among female BC patients in Japan. Twelve Japanese women with BC participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews. Grounded theory using verbatim transcripts extracted two main themes: information needed to minimize physical and psychological impacts of treatment and information needed for the resumption of normal life. These were closely related at two time points. Physical support after discharge was perceived as relatively insufficient, especially by women experiencing post-operative arm complications. More open and direct communication was preferred between patients and doctors/family members in the recovery phase. Unmet needs for information may lead to patients' distress.
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- M Tsuchiya
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, UK.
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Letrilliart L, Milliat-Guittard L, Romestaing P, Schott AM, Berthoux N, Colin C. Building a shared patient record for breast cancer management: a French Delphi study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2009; 18:131-9. [PMID: 19267728 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2007.00887.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Before electronic records become operational, patient-held records provide an opportunity to improve communication between patients and healthcare professionals. Our aim was to design the appropriate organization, layout and content for such a shared record for breast cancer management, based on a consensus between the various stakeholders. We therefore conducted a Delphi study within a working group of 48 members, including patients, oncologists, general practitioners, nurses and other professionals. The procedure featured three rounds during which participants' judgements were collected via mailed questionnaires and quantitative and qualitative feedback was provided on a regular basis. These three rounds were followed by an evaluation phase. Forty members (83%) participated in the three rounds. According to the agreement reached, the shared record was expected to include a front summary card, four sections for groups of users authorized to write down or insert information in the record (patient, physicians, medical auxiliaries and other healthcare professionals), and one section for medical imaging files. In addition, the record was to include specific categories of information as subsections within each of the various user sections. The participant satisfaction rate was over 90% for all aspects of the procedure, with the exception of interaction within the working group (79%).
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- Department of Medical Information, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.
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KING S, LIVINGSTON P, TURNER L, BYRNE K, JOHN M, SIDWELL J, SCOTT C. Mapping the information resources available to patients with colorectal cancer. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2009; 19:492-500. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2354.2009.01080.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Beaver K, Campbell M, Craven O, Jones D, Luker KA, Susnerwala SS. Colorectal cancer patients' attitudes towards involvement in decision making. Health Expect 2009; 12:27-37. [PMID: 19250150 DOI: 10.1111/j.1369-7625.2008.00515.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To design and administer an attitude rating scale, exploring colorectal cancer patients' views of involvement in decision making. To examine the impact of socio-demographic and/or treatment-related factors on decision making. To conduct principal components analysis to determine if the scale could be simplified into a number of factors for future clinical utility. METHODS An attitude rating scale was constructed based on previous qualitative work and administered to colorectal cancer patients using a cross-sectional survey approach. RESULTS 375 questionnaires were returned (81.7% response). For patients it was important to be informed and involved in the decision-making process. Information was not always used to make decisions as patients placed their trust in medical expertise. Women had more positive opinions on decision making and were more likely to want to make decisions. Written information was understood to a greater degree than verbal information. The scale could be simplified to a number of factors, indicating clinical utility. CONCLUSION Few studies have explored the attitudes of colorectal cancer patients towards involvement in decision making. This study presents new insights into how patients view the concept of participation; important when considering current policy imperatives in the UK of involving service users in all aspects of care and treatment.
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- Kinta Beaver
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Reid J, McKenna H, Fitzsimons D, McCance T. The experience of cancer cachexia: A qualitative study of advanced cancer patients and their family members. Int J Nurs Stud 2009; 46:606-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2008] [Revised: 09/11/2008] [Accepted: 10/25/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Pieterse AH, Baas-Thijssen MCM, Marijnen CAM, Stiggelbout AM. Clinician and cancer patient views on patient participation in treatment decision-making: a quantitative and qualitative exploration. Br J Cancer 2009; 99:875-82. [PMID: 18781148 PMCID: PMC2538766 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6604611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Patient participation in treatment decision-making is being increasingly advocated, although cancer treatments are often guideline-driven. Trade-offs between benefits and side effects underlying guidelines are made by clinicians. Evidence suggests that clinicians are inaccurate at predicting patient values. The aim was to assess what role oncologists and cancer patients prefer in deciding about treatment, and how they view patient participation in treatment decision-making. Seventy disease-free cancer patients and 60 oncologists (surgical, radiation, and medical) were interviewed about their role preferences using the Control Preferences Scale (CPS) and about their views on patient participation using closed- and open-ended questions. Almost all participants preferred treatment decisions to be the outcome of a shared process. Clinicians viewed participation more often as reaching an agreement, whereas 23% of patients defined participation exclusively as being informed. Of the participants, > or = 81% thought not all patients are able to participate and > or = 74% thought clinicians are not always able to weigh the pros and cons of treatment for patients, especially not quality as compared with length of life. Clinicians seemed reluctant to share probability information on the likely impact of adjuvant treatment. Clinicians should acknowledge the legitimacy of patients' values in treatment decisions. Guidelines should recommend elicitation of patient values at specific decision points.
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- A H Pieterse
- Department of Medical Decision Making, University Medical Center Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Florin J, Ehrenberg A, Ehnfors M. Clinical decision-making: predictors of patient participation in nursing care. J Clin Nurs 2009; 17:2935-44. [PMID: 19034992 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2008.02328.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To investigate predictors of patients' preferences for participation in clinical decision-making in inpatient nursing care. BACKGROUND Patient participation in decision-making in nursing care is regarded as a prerequisite for good clinical practice regarding the person's autonomy and integrity. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey of 428 persons, newly discharged from inpatient care. METHODS The survey was conducted using the Control Preference Scale. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used for testing the association of patient characteristics with preferences for participation. RESULTS Patients, in general, preferred adopting a passive role. However, predictors for adopting an active participatory role were the patient's gender (odds ratio = 1.8), education (odds ratio = 2.2), living condition (odds ratio = 1.8) and occupational status (odds ratio = 2.0). A probability of 53% was estimated, which female senior citizens with at least a high school degree and who lived alone would prefer an active role in clinical decision-making. At the same time, a working cohabiting male with less than a high school degree had a probability of 8% for active participation in clinical decision making in nursing care. CONCLUSIONS Patient preferences for participation differed considerably and are best elicited by assessment of the individual patient. Relevance to clinical practice. The nurses have a professional responsibility to act in such a way that patients can participate and make decisions according to their own values from an informed position. Access to knowledge of patients'basic assumptions and preferences for participation is of great value for nurses in the care process. There is a need for nurses to use structured methods and tools for eliciting individual patient preferences regarding participation in clinical decision-making.
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- Jan Florin
- Department of Health and Social Sciences, Högskolan Dalarna, Falun, Sweden.
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Erci B, Süreyya Özdemir. Psychometric properties of the Treatment Decision Evaluation Scale in patients with cancer in Turkey. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2008; 12:464-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2008.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2007] [Revised: 05/07/2008] [Accepted: 05/08/2008] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ballinger RS, Mayer KF, Lawrence G, Fallowfield L. Patients’ decision-making in a UK specialist centre with high mastectomy rates. Breast 2008; 17:574-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2008.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2008] [Accepted: 08/01/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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