Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Valuation of Post-Treatment Recommended Care.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Examine whether survivors of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer value recommended post-treatment care using focus groups and a willingness to pay (WTP) survey. WTP, a measure of value, indicates the dollar amount individuals are willing to pay to use a service.

Methods

Participants were recruited through the Utah Cancer Registry. N = 28 survivors diagnosed with cancer at ages 15-39 and currently aged ≥18 participated in focus groups, and N = 4 in phone interviews (participation rate = 50%). All participants responded to a demographic survey and WTP questions based on one-time and monthly payments for annual visits. Focus group participants responded to an open-ended question on the value of follow-up care. Interval regressions identified factors associated with

SUBMITTER: Kaul S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6913119 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature