A mixed-method analysis of oncologist-patient communications about immune checkpoint inhibitors (COACH).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant attention in the media and oncology community about improved outcomes associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), there remains a gap in our understanding of how oncologists describe ICIs to their patients. Communication around ICIs represents a challenge as some patients have durable, remarkable benefits while others experience severe toxicities. We investigated oncologist-patient communication practices by performing a mixed-methods study of in-clinic discussions about ICIs.

Materials and methods

This was a mixed-method study in which in-clinic conversations between oncologists and their patients with advanced cancers about ICIs as potential treatments were audio-recorded. Patients were asked to complete a post-discussion survey. Qua

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12230795 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature