Real-world implementation of a decision aid for treatment decisions in metastatic pancreatic cancer: a prospective multicenter study across expert centers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Treatment decisions in metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPAC) involve complex tradeoffs between survival benefits and treatment burden. Shared decision-making (SDM) is crucial but challenging in emotionally charged and time-pressured consultations. This study evaluated the real-world implementation of a decision aid to support SDM in treatment decisions in mPAC care.

Materials and methods

In this prospective, multicenter study across 10 Dutch expert centers, patients with mPAC and their clinicians used a newly-developed decision aid during consultations for treatment decisions. Data were collected on preferences, decision aid use, and final treatment choices, supplemented by surveys and interviews assessing feasibility and experiences. Outcomes included decis

SUBMITTER: Graus MUJE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC13652022 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature