Laryngeal cancer treatment decision making: A conjoint analysis of general public attitudes and priorities.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Patients with advanced laryngeal cancer are typically presented with divergent treatment options, namely chemoradiation versus total laryngectomy. This study aims to understand general perspectives of the factors involved in this decision-making process.

Methods

Surveys were constructed using specialized conjoint analysis software. Seven attributes integral to the decision-making process for advanced laryngeal cancer treatment were included.

Results

Three hundred one healthy adult volunteers completed the decision-making program. The relative impact of each treatment attribute on decision making across all participants was scored with an average importance score (standard deviation) as follows: Lifespan 22.2% (±8.5), Voicing 21.4% (±5.9), Swallowing 19.1% (±

SUBMITTER: Upton M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446275 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature