Identifying opportunities to support patient-centred care for ductal carcinoma in situ: qualitative interviews with clinicians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) report poor patient-clinician communication, and long-lasting confusion and anxiety about their treatment and prognosis. Research shows that patient-centred care (PCC) improves patient experience and outcomes. Little is known about the clinician experience of delivering PCC for DCIS. This study characterized communication challenges faced by clinicians, and interventions they need to improve PCC for DCIS.

Methods

Purposive and snowball sampling were used to recruit Canadian clinicians by specialty, gender, years of experience, setting, and geographic location. Qualitative interviews were conducted by telephone. Data were analyzed using constant comparison. Findings were mapped to a cancer-specific, comprehensive PCC frame

SUBMITTER: Nyhof BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7191683 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature