Analysis of motives and patient satisfaction in oncological second opinions provided by a certified university breast and gynecological cancer center.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Second opinions in oncology are becoming increasingly important in an era of more complex treatments and a growing demand for information by patients. Therefore, we analyzed their effects and influencing factors like patients' motives, subjective extent of information and satisfaction with communications. METHODS:This prospective study evaluated second opinions for patients with breast cancer or gynecological malignancy. The patients received a questionnaire before and two months after, which inquired expectations, reasons, and satisfaction with the second opinion and the attending physicians. RESULTS:A total of 164 patients were included and the majority had breast cancer (75.0%). Receiving the second opinion made 89.7% feel better informed, their need for information decreased (f

SUBMITTER: Loehberg CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7181428 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature