Needs assessment for a decision support tool in oral cancer requiring major resection and reconstruction: a mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Advanced oral cancer and its ensuing treatment engenders significant morbidity and mortality. Patients are often elderly with significant comorbidities. Toxicities associated with surgical resection can be devastating and they are often highlighted by patients as impactful. Given the potential for suboptimal oncological and functional outcomes in this vulnerable patient population, promotion and performance of shared decision making (SDM) is crucial.Decision aids (DAs) are useful instruments for facilitating the SDM process by presenting patients with up-to-date evidence regarding risks, benefits and the possible postoperative course. Importantly, DAs also help elicit and clarify patient values and preferences. The use of DAs in cancer treatment has been shown to reduc

SUBMITTER: Forner D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7684801 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature