Impact of the diagnostic label for a low-risk prostate lesion: protocol for two online factorial randomised experiments.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many types of prostate cancer present minimal risk to a man's lifespan or well-being, but existing terminology makes it difficult for men to distinguish these from high-risk prostate cancers. This study aims to explore whether using an alternative label for low-risk prostate cancer influences management choice and anxiety levels among Australian men and their partners.

Methods and analysis

We will run two separate studies for Australian men and Australian women with a male partner. Both studies are between-subjects factorial (3×2) randomised online hypothetical experiments. Following consent, eligible participants will be randomised 1:1:1 to three labels: 'low-risk prostate cancer, Gleason Group 1', 'low-risk prostate neoplasm' or 'low-risk prostate lesion'. Par

SUBMITTER: Bullen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11331948 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature