Development of a Decision Aid for Patients With Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Feedback From Both Patient and Clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Guideline-driven de-escalation of the extent of surgery for low-risk thyroid cancer has made treatment decisions more complex. Shared decision-making (SDM) is more involved than informed consent, improves patient satisfaction, and is considered standard of care. Patient decision aids (DA) can facilitate SDM but appropriate resources are lacking.

Methods

DA development occurred in 3 main phases. First, a prototype DA was developed and refined by a working group (clinicians, behavioral scientists, nurses, and trained consumer). Nationwide clinician consultation sessions obtained mixed-methods feedback leading to a hybrid paper-web DA ready for patient testing. Second, the paper DA was used within clinically appropriate consultations (Bethesda 3-6 thyroid nodules)

SUBMITTER: O'Neill CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature