Decision-support networks of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little is known about the size and characteristics of the decision-support networks of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and whether their involvement improves breast cancer treatment decisions.

Methods

A population-based sample of patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and 2015, as reported to the Georgia and Los Angeles Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registries, were surveyed approximately 7 months after diagnosis (N = 2502; response rate, 68%). Network size was estimated by asking women to list up to 3 of the most important decision-support persons (DSPs) who helped them with locoregional therapy decisions. Decision deliberation was measured using 4 items assessing the degree to which patients thought through the decision, with

SUBMITTER: Wallner LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5626589 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature