Bias reported by family caregivers in support received when assisting patients with cancer-related decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family caregivers play an increasing role in cancer treatment decision-making. We examined bias reported by family caregivers in the support they and their patient received from their healthcare team when making these decisions, including associations with distress.

Methods

Analysis of 2021 national survey data of family caregivers of patients with cancer (N = 2703). Bias experienced in decision support was assessed with the item: "Have you felt that the support you and the person with cancer have received for making cancer-related decisions by your doctor or healthcare team has been negatively affected by any of the following?" Check-all-that-apply response options included: age, race, language, education, political affiliation, body weight, insurance type or lac

SUBMITTER: Dionne-Odom JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939189 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature