Perceptions of cancer treatment decision making among american indians/alaska natives and their physicians

ConclusionsGiven the importance of adherence to cancer treatment for survival, the many non‐clinical reasons for non‐adherence, and the currently demonstrated association between decision‐making quality and adherence, it would be worthwhile to investigate how to increase AI/AN patient satisfaction with decision making and whether improving satisfaction yields improved adherence to the cancer treatment plan.
Source: Psycho-Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Paper Source Type: research