Cancer patients’ preferred and perceived level of involvement in treatment decision-making: an epidemiological study
Pola Hahlweg, Levente Kriston, Isabelle Scholl, Elmar Brähler, Hermann Faller, Holger Schulz, Joachim Weis, Uwe Koch, Karl Wegscheider, Anja Mehnert, Martin Härter
Abstract
The majority of patients with cancer wanted to be involved in medical decisions. Many patients perceived a high level of shared decision-making. However, many patients' level of involvement did not fit their preference. This study provides a solid basis for efforts to improve shared decision-making in German cancer care.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEpidemiologyPatient participationFamily medicineCancerCross-sectional studyDiseaseIncidence (geometry)Health careCancer registryInternal medicinePathologyPhysicsOpticsEconomicsEconomic growthPatient-Provider Communication in HealthcarePalliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesPatient Dignity and Privacy