Discrete-choice experiment to analyse preferences for centralizing specialist cancer surgery services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Centralizing specialist cancer surgery services aims to reduce variations in quality of care and improve patient outcomes, but increases travel demands on patients and families. This study aimed to evaluate preferences of patients, health professionals and members of the public for the characteristics associated with centralization.

Methods

A discrete-choice experiment was conducted, using paper and electronic surveys. Participants comprised: former and current patients (at any stage of treatment) with prostate, bladder, kidney or oesophagogastric cancer who previously participated in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey; health professionals with experience of cancer care (11 types including surgeons, nurses and oncologists); and members of the public. C

SUBMITTER: Vallejo-Torres L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5900867 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature