A prospective evaluation of patient perspectives and financial considerations during prostate cancer treatment decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In universal healthcare systems, patients may still encounter financial obstacles from cancer treatments, potentially influencing treatment decision-making. We investigated the relationship between socioeconomic status and treatment decision-making as it pertains to patient values, preferences, and perceived barriers to care for localized prostate cancer.

Methods

We conducted a prospective study of patients undergoing a prostate biopsy for the initial detection of prostate cancer. Sociodemographic variables were collected, with validated instruments used to determine health literacy levels. Patients were divided into two groups using self-reported income; those with a positive identification of prostate cancer underwent additional surveys to ascertain their know

SUBMITTER: Rai KS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10544398 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature