What is it about?
This study investigated the perceived and preferred involvement level of breast cancer patients in the treatment decision-making process, sociodemographic factors that influence treatment decision-making, and the concordance between patients’ and physicians’ perspectives in decision-making.
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Why is it important?
This study investigated breast cancer patients’ involvement level in the treatment decision-making process and the concordance between patients’ and physician’s perspectives in decision-making.
Perspectives
Communication is essential between patients and physicians during consultations as it allows the physicians to understand patients’ perceptions and expectations regarding the treatment of the disease. It is also essential for physicians to know their patients’ desired behavioral involvement in deciding their treatment during the consultation. Therefore, it would improve patient satisfaction, comprehension, and adherence while promoting patient engagement and self-care to improve their health outcomes.
Yong Hui Nies
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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This page is a summary of: Treatment decision-making among breast cancer patients in Malaysia, Patient Preference and Adherence, October 2017, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s143611.
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