Prognostic disclosure in oncology - current communication models: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prognostic disclosure is essential to informed decision making in oncology, yet many oncologists are unsure how to successfully facilitate this discussion. This scoping review determines what prognostic communication models exist, compares and contrasts these models, and explores the supporting evidence.

Method

A protocol was created for this study using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocols extension for Scoping Reviews. Comprehensive literature searches of electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane CENTRAL were executed to identify relevant publications between 1971 and 2020.

Results

In total, 1532 articles were identified, of which 78 met inclusion criteria and contained 5 communication models.

SUBMITTER: Bloom JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9119949 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature