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Zheng H, Yang L, Hu J, Yang Y. Behaviour, barriers and facilitators of shared decision making in breast cancer surgical treatment: A qualitative systematic review using a 'Best Fit' framework approach. Health Expect 2024; 27:e14019. [PMID: 38558230 PMCID: PMC10982676 DOI: 10.1111/hex.14019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the diversity and high sensitivity of the treatment, there were difficulties and uncertainties in the breast cancer surgical decision-making process. We aimed to describe the patient's decision-making behaviour and shared decision-making (SDM)-related barriers and facilitators in breast cancer surgical treatment. METHODS We searched eight databases for qualitative studies and mixed-method studies about breast cancer patients' surgical decision-making process from inception to March 2021. The quality of the studies was critically appraised by two researchers independently. We used a 'best fit framework approach' to analyze and synthesize the evidence. RESULTS Twenty-eight qualitative studies and three mixed-method studies were included in this study. Four themes and 10 subthemes were extracted: (a) struggling with various considerations, (b) actual decision-making behaviours, (c) SDM not routinely implemented and (d) multiple facilitators and barriers to SDM. CONCLUSIONS Patients had various considerations of breast surgery and SDM was not routinely implemented. There was a discrepancy between information exchange behaviours, value clarification, decision support utilization and SDM due to cognitive and behavioural biases. When individuals made surgical decisions, their behaviours were affected by individual-level and system-level factors. Therefore, healthcare providers and other stakeholders should constantly improve communication skills and collaboration, and emphasize the importance of decision support, so as to embed SDM into routine practice. PATIENT AND PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This systematic review was conducted as part of a wider research entitled: Breast cancer patients' actual participation roles in surgical decision making: a mixed method research. The results of this project helped us to better analyze and generalize patients' views.
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- Hongying Zheng
- School of Nursing, School of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- School of Nursing, School of MedicineShanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
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- Department of Nurse Anesthesia, College of Health ProfessionsVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmondVirginiaUSA
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- Department of Nursing, Renji HospitalShanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Shelton C, Ruiz A, Shelton L, Montgomery H, Freas K, Ellsworth RE, Poll S, Pineda-Alvarez D, Heald B, Esplin ED, Nielsen SM. Universal Germline-Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Implementation in a Rural Practice and Impact on Shared Decision-Making. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:325-334. [PMID: 37814187 PMCID: PMC10695880 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-14394-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Whereas the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) criteria restrict germline-genetic testing (GGT) to a subset of breast cancer (BC) patients, the American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends universal GGT. Although the yield of pathogenic germline variants (PGV) in unselected BC patients has been studied, the practicality and utility of incorporating universal GGT into routine cancer care in community and rural settings is understudied. This study reports real-world implementation of universal GGT for patients with breast cancer and genetics-informed, treatment decision-making in a rural, community practice with limited resources. METHODS From 2019 to 2022, all patients with breast cancer at a small, rural hospital were offered GGT, using a genetics-extender model. Statistical analyses included Fisher's exact test, t-tests, and calculation of odds ratios. Significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Of 210 patients with breast cancer who were offered GGT, 192 (91.4%) underwent testing with 104 (54.2%) in-criteria (IC) and 88 (45.8%) out-of-criteria (OOC) with NCCN guidelines. Pathogenic germline variants were identified in 25 patients (13.0%), with PGV frequencies of 15 of 104 (14.4%) in IC and ten of 88 (11.4%) in OOC patients (p = 0.495). GGT informed treatment for 129 of 185 (69.7%) patients. CONCLUSIONS Universal GGT was successfully implemented in a rural, community practice with > 90% uptake. Treatment was enhanced or de-escalated in those with and without clinically actionable PGVs, respectively. Universal GGT for patients with breast cancer is feasible within rural populations, enabling optimization of clinical care to patients' genetic profile, and may reduce unnecessary healthcare, resource utilization.
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- The Outer Banks Hospital, Nags Head, NC, USA
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- Invitae Corporation, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Basile VA, Dhillon HM, Spoelma MJ, Butow PN, May J, Depczynski J, Pendlebury S. Medical treatment decision-making in rural cancer patients: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:2693-2701. [PMID: 35430096 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Rural cancer patients have unique care needs which may impact upon treatment decision-making. Our aim was to conduct a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis to understand their perspectives and experiences of making treatment decisions. METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and RURAL was conducted for qualitative studies in rural cancer patients regarding treatment decision-making. Articles were screened for relevance, and data from the included articles were extracted and analysed using meta-thematic synthesis. RESULTS Twelve studies were included, with 4 themes and 9 subthemes identified. Many studies reported patients were not given a choice regarding their treatment. Choice, if given, was influenced by personal factors such as finances, proximity to social supports, convenience, and their personal values. Patients were also influenced by the opinions of others and cultural norms. Finally, it was reported that patients made choices in the context of seeking the best possible medical care and the patient-clinician relationship. CONCLUSIONS In the rural context, there are universal and unique factors that influence the treatment decisions of cancer patients. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Our findings are an important consideration for clinicians when engaging in shared decision-making, as well as for policymakers, to understand and accommodate the unique rural perspective.
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- Victoria A Basile
- School of Psychology, Brennan-MacCallum (A18), The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Brennan-MacCallum (A18), The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), School of Psychology, Level 6 North Lifehouse (C39Z), Missenden Rd, Camperdown 2006, Australia; Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-Making, School of Psychology, Level 6 North Lifehouse (C39Z), Missenden Rd, Camperdown 2006, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Brennan-MacCallum (A18), The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Level 1, AGSM Building, Botany Street, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, Brennan-MacCallum (A18), The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG), School of Psychology, Level 6 North Lifehouse (C39Z), Missenden Rd, Camperdown 2006, Australia; Centre for Medical Psychology & Evidence-based Decision-Making, School of Psychology, Level 6 North Lifehouse (C39Z), Missenden Rd, Camperdown 2006, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, 114-148 Johnston St, Tamworth, NSW 2340, Australia.
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- University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, 114-148 Johnston St, Tamworth, NSW 2340, Australia.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, North West Cancer Centre, Dean St, North Tamworth, NSW 2340, Australia.
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Liu J, Hunter S, Guo D, Lin Q, Zhu J, Lee RLT, Chan SWC. Decision-making about mastectomy among Chinese women with breast cancer: a mixed-methods study protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e054685. [PMID: 35443949 PMCID: PMC9021815 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The prevalence of mastectomy in China is higher than its Western counterparts. Little is known about whether Chinese women with breast cancer have been involved in the decision-making process of mastectomy, the level of decisional conflict, their perceptions of mastectomy and the factors that influence them to undergo a mastectomy. This protocol describes a mixed-methods study that aims to provide an in-depth understanding of decision-making about mastectomy among Chinese women with breast cancer. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A three-phase, sequential explanatory mixed-methods design will be adopted. The first phase is a retrospective analysis of medical records to determine the current use of mastectomy. The second phase is a cross-sectional survey to examine women's perceptions of involvement, decisional conflict and the factors influencing them to undergo a mastectomy. The third phase is an individual interview to explore women's decision-making experiences with mastectomy. Quantitative data will be analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Fisher's exact test, χ2 test, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlation and logistic regression. Qualitative data will be analysed by the inductive content analysis. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approvals for this study have been obtained from the human research ethics committees of the University of Newcastle, Australia, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, China, and the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, China. Written informed consent will be obtained from the participants. Findings of this work will be disseminated at international conferences and peer-reviewed publications. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Not applicable.
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- Jing Liu
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Xiamen Radiotherapy Quality Control Center, Xiamen Cancer Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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- President Office, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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Decision-Making Experience Related to Mastectomy Among Women With Breast Cancer: An Integrative Review. Cancer Nurs 2021; 44:E670-E686. [PMID: 34294647 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Deciding to have a mastectomy can be challenging for women. An understanding of the decision-making experience related to mastectomy would contribute to improving the support of women making this decision. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to understand women's decision-making experience related to mastectomy. METHODS Studies published from 2000 to 2020 were identified by searching databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) and reference lists of previous reviews. Methodological quality of these studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool version 2018. Data were analyzed using content comparison analysis. RESULTS Twenty-three quantitative and 6 qualitative studies were included in this review. Four themes emerged from the included studies: participation in decision-making, seeking information about treatment choices, postoperative perceptions of mastectomy decision-making, and factors related to mastectomy choice. Several negative experiences related to decision-making were identified. A number of clinical, sociodemographic, and psychosocial factors that influenced women to choose a mastectomy were identified. CONCLUSIONS This review provides in-depth information about decision-making experiences and factors that influence the choice of mastectomy. Research is required about women who have had a mastectomy using standardized instruments to investigate their decision-making experiences. Studies are also necessary in non-Western countries. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The factors and experiences identified in this review may help nurses to assist in the treatment decision-making process. Further research is required regarding breast care and other nurses' involvement in the decision-making process related to mastectomy.
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Hughes D, Brooks JV. Using Qualitative Research to Study the Profession of Rural Surgery. Surg Clin North Am 2020; 100:949-970. [PMID: 32882176 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This is a systematic review of original research articles that use qualitative methods to investigate rural surgery over the last decade (2010-2019). This review found that interviews and focus groups were common, most often engaging with patients and health care professionals. Thematic analysis and grounded theory were data analysis methods most frequently used among these qualitative rural surgery studies. Studies in this review often pertained to obstetrics or the provision of other other surgical services. Areas for future qualitative research on rural surgery are surgical teamwork, scope of practice, workforce shortages, and issues related to the aging rural patient.
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- Dorothy Hughes
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, MS 3044, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA; Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, MS 3044, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas School of Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, MS 3044, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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Retrouvey H, Zhong T, Gagliardi AR, Baxter NN, Webster F. How patient acceptability affects access to breast reconstruction: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e029048. [PMID: 31481552 PMCID: PMC6731851 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES There has been limited research on the acceptability of breast reconstruction (BR) to breast cancer patients. We performed interviews to explore breast cancer patients' acceptability of BR. DESIGN Qualitative study. SETTING Recruitment from six Ontario hospitals across the province (Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Thunder Bay and Windsor) as well as key breast cancer organisations between November 2017 and June 2018. PARTICIPANTS Women of any age with a diagnosis of breast cancer planning to undergo or having undergone a mastectomy with or without BR. INTERVENTION Sixty-minute semi-structured interviews were analysed using qualitative descriptive methodology that draws on inductive thematic analysis. OUTCOME In the telephone interviews, participants discussed their experience with breast cancer and accessing BR, focusing on the acceptability of BR as a surgical option post-mastectomy. RESULTS Of the 28 participants, 11 had undergone BR at the time of the interview, 5 at the time of mastectomy and 6 at a later date. Four inter-related themes were identified that reflected women's evolving ideas about BR as they progressed through different stages of their disease and treatment. The themes we developed were: (1) cancer survival before BR, (2) the influence of physicians on BR acceptability, (3) patient's shift to BR acceptance and (4) women's need to justify BR. For many women, access to BR surgery became more salient over time, thus adding a temporal element to the existing access framework. CONCLUSION In our study, women's access to BR was negatively influenced by the poor acceptability of this surgical procedure. The acceptability of BR was a complex process taking place over time, from the moment of breast cancer diagnosis to BR consideration. BR access may be improved through enhancing patient acceptability of BR. We suggest adapting the current access to care frameworks by further developing the concept of acceptability.
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- Helene Retrouvey
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Arthur Labatt School of Nursing, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Birch EM, Haigh MM, Baxi S, Lyford M, Cheetham S, Shahid S, Thompson SC. Exploring treatment decision-making in cancer management for rural residents: Patient and provider perspectives on a recently established regional radiotherapy service. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2018; 14:e505-e511. [PMID: 29582558 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Eleanor M. Birch
- Western Australian Centre for Rural Health; Georgetown University; Washington DC USA
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural Health; The University of Western Australia; Crawley Australia
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- Radiation Oncology; South West Radiation Oncology Service; South West Health Campus; Bunbury Australia
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural Health; The University of Western Australia; Crawley Australia
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacology; The University of Western Australia; Crawley Australia
- School of Nursing; Midwifery and Paramedicine; Curtin University; Bentley Australia
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- Centre for Aboriginal Studies; Curtin University; Bentley Australia
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural Health; The University of Western Australia; Crawley Australia
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Rutherford C, Mercieca-Bebber R, Butow P, Wu JL, King MT. Treatment decision-making in ductal carcinoma in situ: A mixed methods systematic review of women's experiences and information needs. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:1654-1666. [PMID: 28442156 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2017.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Decision-making in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is complex due to the heterogeneity of the disease. This study aimed to understand women's experience of making treatment decisions for DCIS, their information and support needs, and factors that influenced decisions. METHODS We searched six electronic databases, conference proceedings, and key authors. Two reviewers independently applied inclusion and quality criteria, and extracted findings. Thematic analysis was used to combine and summarise findings. RESULTS We identified six themes and 28 subthemes from 18 studies. Women with DCIS have knowledge deficits about DCIS, experience anxiety related to information given at diagnosis and the complexity of decision-making, and have misconceptions regarding risks and outcomes of treatment. Women's decisions are influenced by their understanding of risk, the clinical features of their DCIS, and the benefits and harms of treatment options. Women are dissatisfied with the decisional support available. CONCLUSIONS Informed and shared decision-making in this complex decision setting requires clear communication of information specific to DCIS and individual's, as well as decision support for patients and clinicians. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS This approach would educate patients and clinicians, and assist clinicians in supporting patients to an evidence-based treatment plan that aligns with individual values and pReferences.
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- Claudia Rutherford
- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Group (PoCoG), University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia; Central Clinical School, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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