Development and user testing of a patient decision aid for cancer patients considering treatment for anxiety or depression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite high rates of mental health disorders among cancer patients, uptake of referral to psycho-oncology services remains low. This study aims to develop and seek clinician and patient feedback on a patient decision aid (PDA) for cancer patients making decisions about treatment for anxiety and/or depression.

Methods

Development was informed by the International Patient Decision Aid Standards and the Ottawa Decision Support Framework. Psycho-oncology professionals provided feedback on the clinical accuracy, acceptability, and usability of a prototype PDA. Cognitive interviews with 21 cancer patients/survivors assessed comprehensibility, acceptability, and usefulness. Interviews were thematically analysed using Framework Analysis.

Results

Clinicians and pat

SUBMITTER: Rayner R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10080801 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature