Patient-Centered Communication for Discussing Oncotype DX Testing.
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Journal Article
Oncotype DX testing (ODX), a tumor gene expression test, may improve breast cancer care, however, communicating results remains challenging. We identified patient-centered communication strategies/gaps for discussing ODX results. We applied a patient-centered communication framework to analyze qualitative interviews with oncologists about how they communicate about ODX with patients, using template analysis in Atlas.ti. Overall, providers discussed four patient-centered communication domains: exchanging information, assessing uncertainty, making decisions and cross-cutting themes. Providers did not report discussing emotional aspects of managing uncertainty, assessing decision-making preferences, and evaluating decisions. A patient-centered approach may be a model for communicating about tumor gene expression tests.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Roberts, MC; Bryson, A; Weinberger, M; Dusetzina, SB; Dinan, MA; Reeder-Hayes, KE; Wheeler, SB
Published Date
- May 27, 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 34 / 5
Start / End Page
- 205 - 212
PubMed ID
- 27124287
Pubmed Central ID
- 27124287
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-4192
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3109/07357907.2016.1172637
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England