Qualitative Analysis of the Roles of Physicians and Nurses in Providing Decision Support to Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Leukemia and Lymphoma.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study examined the roles of hematologists and other professionals in providing decision support to patients with relapsed or refractory leukemia and lymphoma.

Methods

This was a qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews involving 11 hematologists in Japan.

Result

We identified 7 categories related to the roles of hematologists in providing direct decision support to patients: (1) preparing patients before informed consent, (2) selecting the information to convey, (3) choosing a method for conveying this information, (4) respecting the intentions of patients and their families, (5) directing decision-making and considering fairness, (6) considering the emotional aspects of patients and their families, and (7) providing support after

SUBMITTER: Morikawa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597203 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature