Preferences for involvement in treatment decision making of patients with cancer: a review of the literature

Gill Hubbard, Lisa Kidd, Edward Donaghy

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Abstract

A systematic review of the literature about patients’ preferences for involvement in cancer treatment decision making was conducted. Establishing preferences is important if the aim is to make health care more sensitive to the needs and expectations of each individual patient. Thirty-one papers were included in the review. Generalising from this literature is problematic because of limitations related to sample size, sample composition and methods used to assess preferences. Whilst we take cognizance of these limitations, research suggests that preferences vary considerably and that whilst most patients prefer a collaborative role, a significant minority prefer a passive or active role.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)299-318
Number of pages20
JournalEuropean Journal of Oncology Nursing
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2008

Keywords

  • cancer treatment
  • decision making

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