Patients and healthcare professionals' perspectives on the implementation of shared decision making in multiple myeloma: a multinational qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shared decision making (SDM) is highly relevant in oncology and cancer care, yet its application within multiple myeloma (MM) remains underexplored. This study aims to (1) investigate SDM implementation in MM clinical practice, (2) assess the role of various stakeholders next to haematologists in the SDM process, and (3) identify barriers and potential solutions to SDM implementation in MM care.

Methods

This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews with patients (n = 39), haematologists (n = 15), and haematology nurses (n = 5) from nine countries in Europe and Israel. Interviews were analysed thematically.

Results

MM patients expressed diverse preferences for involvement in treatment decisions, emphasising the importance of receiving inform

SUBMITTER: Schoefs E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12659353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature