The role of patients’ families in treatment decision-making among adult cancer patients in the Sultanate of Oman

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. e12845 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Al-Bahri ◽  
M. Al-Moundhri ◽  
Z. Al-Mandhari ◽  
M. Al-Azri
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Treatment Decision Making

Information behaviour and decision-making in patients during their cancer journey

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 494-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shih-Chuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Information Behaviour ◽  
Treatment Decision Making

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the effect of cancer patients’ information behaviour on their decision-making at the diagnosis and treatment stages of their cancer journey. Patients’ information sources and their decision-making approaches were analyzed. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 participants. Findings The cancer patients sought information from various sources in choosing a hospital, physician, treatment method, diet and alternative therapy. Physicians were the primary information source. The patients’ approaches to treatment decision-making were diverse. An informed approach was adopted by nine patients, a paternalistic approach by four and a shared decision-making approach by only two. Practical implications In practice, the findings may assist hospitals and medical professionals in fostering pertinent interactions with patients. Originality/value The findings can enhance researcher understanding regarding the effect of cancer patients’ information behaviour on their decision-making.

The Potential Role of Individual-Level Benefit-Risk Assessment in Treatment Decision Making: A DIA Study Endpoints Community Workstream

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Reaney ◽  
Elizabeth Bush ◽  
Mary New ◽  
Jean Paty ◽  
Aude Roborel de Climens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
Benefit Risk Assessment

scholarly journals Healthcare Interpreting and Informed Consent: What is the Interpreter’s Role in Treatment Decision-Making?

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Clifford
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Medical Ethics ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
General Communication

This article examines the part that healthcare interpreters play in cross-cultural medical ethics, and it argues that there are instances when the interpreter needs to assume an interventionist role. However, the interpreter cannot take on this role without developing expertise in the tendencies that distinguish general communication from culture to culture, in the ethical principles that govern medical communication in different communities, and in the development of professional relationships in healthcare. The article describes each of these three variables with reference to a case scenario, and it outlines a number of interventionist strategies that could be potentially open to the interpreter. It concludes with a note about the importance of the three variables for community interpreter training. Keywords: community interpreting, informed consent, role of the interpreter, healthcare.

Breast cancer patients' personality style, age, and treatment decision making

1996 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie D. Johnson ◽  
Cleora S. Roberts ◽  
Charles E. Cox ◽  
Douglas S. Reintgen ◽  
Judi S. Levine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Personality Style ◽  
Treatment Decision Making

Treatment decision-making in cancer care: the role of the carer

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (13-14) ◽  
pp. 2023-2031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gill Hubbard ◽  
Nicola Illingworth ◽  
Neneh Rowa-Dewar ◽  
Liz Forbat ◽  
Nora Kearney
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Treatment Decision Making

Shared decision-making, decision aids, and the role of values in treatment decision-making

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amiram Gafni ◽  
Cathy Charles
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Conceptual Development ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Clinical Encounter ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
Key Characteristics

Shared decision-making (SDM) between physicians and patients is often advocated as the ‘best’ approach to treatment decision-making in the clinical encounter. In this chapter we describe: (i) the key characteristics of a SDM approach; (ii) the clinical contexts for SDM; (iii) the definition and use of decision aids (DA), as well as their relationship to SDM; and (iv) the vexing problem of defining the meaning and role of values/preferences in treatment decision-making. Areas for further research and conceptual development are also suggested to help resolve outstanding issues in the above areas. Despite the widespread interest in promoting SDM, there does not seem to be as yet a universally accepted consensus on the meaning of this concept.

Treatment decision-making for older adults with cancer: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 096973302094575
Author(s):  
Ni Gong ◽  
Qianqian Du ◽  
Hongyu Lou ◽  
Yiheng Zhang ◽  
Hengying Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Treatment Decision ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Treatment Decision Making ◽  
The Family ◽  
Older Cancer Patients

Background: Independent decision-making is one of the basic rights of patients. However, in clinical practice, most older cancer patients’ treatment decisions are made by family members. Objective: This study attempted to analyze the treatment decision-making process and formation mechanism for older cancer patients within the special cultural context of Chinese medical practice. Method: A qualitative study was conducted. With the sample saturation principle, data collected by in-depth interviews with 17 family members and 12 patients were subjected to thematic analysis. Ethical considerations: The study was approved by the ethics committees of Sun Yat-sen University. All participants provided verbal informed consent after being told their rights of confidentiality, anonymity, and voluntary participation. They had the right to refuse to answer questions and could withdraw at any time. Results: Three themes emerged: (1) complex process; (2) transformation of family decision-making power; and (3) individual compromise. Family members inevitably had different opinions during the long process of treatment decision-making for older cancer patients. The direction of this process could be regarded as an extension of the family power relationship. The patient usually compromised the decision to survive, which was made by family members. Conclusion: This study describes the treatment decision-making process of older cancer patients in the context of Chinese culture. The reasons underlying this process are related to the views on life and death and family values. An individual is a part of the family, which is often seen as the minimal interpersonal unit in Chinese society. It is significant that while emphasizing patient autonomy in the decision-making process, health professionals should also pay attention to the important roles of culture and family.

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