Cancer treatments touch a wide range of values that count for patients and other stakeholders: What are the implications for decision-making?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer rates and expenditures are increasing, resulting in debates on the exact value of this care. Perspectives on what exactly constitutes worthwhile values differ. This study aims to explore all values-elements regarding new oncological treatments for patients with cancer and all stakeholders involved and to assess their implications in different decision-making procedures.

Method

Thirty-one individual in-depth interviews were conducted with different stakeholders to identify values within oncology. A focus group with seven experts was performed to explore its possible implications in decision-making procedures.

Results

The overarching themes of values identified were impact on daily life and future, costs for patients and loved ones, quality of life, im

SUBMITTER: Vrinzen CEJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10028089 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature