Fertility preservation decisions in young women with breast cancer: a qualitative study of health care professionals’ views and experiences
Kathryn Brown, Natalie Armstrong, Neelam Potdar
Abstract
= 20). Data were analysed thematically. HCPs in this study were aware of the need to discuss FP with patients but were not confident in their knowledge and were unsure of their role in the discussion. Patient characteristics of younger age, nulliparity and ethnicity appeared to influence if and how HCPs discussed FP, in addition to the personal attitudes and knowledge of HCPs. Specialist nurses were identified as having an important role in FP discussions. Raising awareness of the essential components of FP discussions by a checklist or algorithm may help in addressing ambiguity and promoting consistent FP discussions by HCPs.
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MedicineFertility preservationBreast cancerChecklistFamily medicineQualitative researchFertilityHealth professionalsNursingHealth careEthnic groupGynecologyCancerPsychologyInternal medicinePopulationAnthropologyEconomic growthEnvironmental healthEconomicsSocial scienceSociologyCognitive psychologyReproductive Biology and FertilityCancer Risks and FactorsFamily Support in Illness