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24.04.2017 | Original Article
Barriers to information provision regarding breast cancer and its treatment
verfasst von:
Heather J. Campbell-Enns, Roberta L. Woodgate, Harvey M. Chochinov
Erschienen in:
Supportive Care in Cancer
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Ausgabe 10/2017
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Abstract
Purpose
Women with breast cancer require information about their cancer and its treatment during the process of treatment decision-making, yet it is unclear if there are barriers to information support. This study explores the experience of making treatment decisions in breast cancer, paying particular attention to the barriers experienced to the provision of information.
Methods
Using a grounded theory methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 women with invasive breast cancer exploring the experience of treatment decision-making. Data was organized using ATLAS.ti software and analyzed using constant comparisons.
Results
Analysis of the data showed that barriers to cancer and treatment information include intrapersonal and interpersonal communication challenges (emotional distress, patient-provider communication, “making it personal,” access to information) which reside at different levels of the breast cancer experience (individual, dyad, group, organization). A model is provided to depict this experience.
Conclusions
Women want information about their cancer and its treatment and experience barriers to information provision at various levels. Satisfactory information provision cannot occur without addressing barriers at every level. Utilizing interprofessional models of care may minimize existing barriers to information provision and empower patients to make satisfying treatment decisions that are consistent with their individual wishes.