How are decisions made in cancer care? A qualitative study using participant observation of current practice.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Shared decision-making has continuously gained importance over the last years. However, few studies have investigated the current state of shared decision-making implementation in routine cancer care. This study aimed to investigate how treatment decisions are made in routine cancer care and to explore barriers and facilitators to shared decision-making using an observational approach (three independent observers). Furthermore, the study aimed to extend the understanding of current decision-making processes beyond the dyadic physician-patient interaction.

Design

Cross-sectional qualitative study using participant observation with semistructured field notes, which were analysed using qualitative content analysis as described by Hsieh and Shannon.

Setting and par

SUBMITTER: Hahlweg P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5623495 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature