Analysis of Patient-Physician Concordance in the Understanding of Chemotherapy Treatment Plans Among Patients With Cancer.

ABSTRACT: Importance:The treatment plans of patients with cancer involve multiple modalities that oncologists need to explain to patients. One such modality is chemotherapy, in which information about the goals, duration, and expected complications of therapy are considered fundamental to achieving optimal patient understanding. Therefore, effective communication between patients and their treating physicians is important to ensure patient adherence to treatment and achieve better outcomes. Objective:To investigate the concordance in the understanding of chemotherapy treatment plans between patients and their treating oncologists and to identify the potential factors associated with concordance. Design, Setting, and Participants:A cross-sectional study was conducted among adult patients (aged >18 ye

SUBMITTER: Almalki H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7054829 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature