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Impact of a web-based prostate cancer treatment decision aid on patient-reported decision process parameters: results from the Prostate Cancer Patient Centered Care trial
Cuypers,Maarten Lamers,Romy E. D. Kil,Paul J. M. van de Poll-Franse,Lonneke V. de Vries,Marieke
Cuypers,Maarten
Lamers,Romy E. D.
Kil,Paul J. M.
van de Poll-Franse,Lonneke V.
de Vries,Marieke
Abstract
Purpose To compare patients' evaluation of the treatment decision-making process in localized prostate cancer between counseling that included an online decision aid (DA) and standard counseling. Methods Eighteen Dutch hospitals were randomized to DA counseling (n = 235) or the control group with standard counseling (n = 101) in a pragmatic, cluster randomized controlled trial. The DA was provided to patients at, or soon after diagnosis. Decisional conflict, involvement, knowledge, and satisfaction with information were assessed with a questionnaire after treatment decision-making. Anxiety and depression served as covariates. Results The levels of decision involvement and conflict were comparable between patients in both groups. Patients with a DA felt more knowledgeable but scored equally well on a knowledge test as patients without a DA. Small significant negative effects were found on satisfaction with information and preparation for decision-making. A preference for print over online and depression and anxiety symptoms was negatively associated with satisfaction and conflict scores in the DA group. Discussion The DA aimed to support shared decision-making, while outcomes for a majority of DA users were comparable to patients who received standard counseling. Patients, who are less comfortable with the online DA format or experience anxiety or depression symptoms, could require more guidance toward shared decision-making. To evaluate long-term DA effects, follow-up evaluation on treatment satisfaction and decisional regret will be done.
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2018
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Research Projects
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Shared decision-making, Decision aids, Prostate cancer, Oncology, Information provision, Patient-reported outcomes, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE, INFORMATION PROVISION, CONFLICT SCALE, INTERNET USE, SATISFACTION, ANXIETY, VALIDATION, DEPRESSION, DIAGNOSIS, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Cuypers, M, Lamers, R E D, Kil, P J M, van de Poll-Franse, L V & de Vries, M 2018, 'Impact of a web-based prostate cancer treatment decision aid on patient-reported decision process parameters : results from the Prostate Cancer Patient Centered Care trial', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 26, no. 11, pp. 3739-3748. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4236-8