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  • 1
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    Potentially avoidable hospitalizations in patients with advanced cancer.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2017
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. e18275-e18275
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. e18275-e18275
    Abstract: e18275 Background: Cancer patients and their clinicians often wish to avoid preventable hospital admissions, but efforts to understand the predictors of avoidable hospitalizations are lacking. We sought to examine reasons for hospital admissions in patients with advanced cancer, identify potentially avoidable hospitalizations (PAH), and explore predictors of PAH. Methods: We prospectively enrolled hospitalized patients with advanced cancer from 9/2014 - 11/2014 as part of a longitudinal data repository to define symptom burden in this population. Upon admission, we assessed patients’ symptom burden (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System [ESAS]; scored 0-10). We created a summated ESAS physical symptom variable. We used consensus-driven medical record review to identify the primary reason for each hospital admission and categorize it as PAH or not based on of an adaptation of Graham’s criteria for PAH. We used mixed multivariable logistic regression analyses to identify predictors of PAH. Results: We assessed 477 hospital admissions in 200 consecutively admitted patients (mean age = 64.6; 47% female; 67% married). Over half of admissions came through the emergency department (56%). The most common reasons for admissions were fever/infection (30%), symptoms (26%), and planned admission for chemotherapy or procedure (10%). We identified 149 (31%) as PAH. Among these PAH, 45 (30%) were readmissions due to failure of timely outpatient follow-up (within 7 days of discharge) and 44 (30%) were due to premature discharge from prior hospitalization. In a mixed logistic regression model, being married (odds ratio [OR] 0.48 [0.28-0.81]; p 〈 0.01) was associated with lower likelihood of PAH, while higher physical symptom burden (OR 1.02 [1.00-1.04]; p = 0.04) was associated with greater likelihood of PAH. Conclusions: We identified that a substantial proportion of hospitalizations in patients with advanced cancer are potentially avoidable, often related to failure of timely outpatient follow-up and premature hospital discharge. Our results demonstrate that patients’ symptom burden predicts PAH, thus underscoring the need to address patients’ symptoms in order to reduce preventable hospital admissions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.e18275
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2017
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    The importance of recognizing and addressing depression in patients with advanced cancer.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2017
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. 10050-10050
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. 10050-10050
    Abstract: 10050 Background: Patients with cancer often experience depression, which is associated with worse outcomes, including longer hospital length of stay (LOS). Although antidepressant medication can improve depressive symptoms in patients with cancer, it is unclear whether their use translates into better outcomes. We sought to clarify the relationship between depressive symptoms, antidepressant medication, and hospital LOS in patients with advanced cancer. Methods: We enrolled hospitalized patients with advanced cancer from 9/2014 to 4/2016 as part of a longitudinal data repository. We examined patients’ medical records to obtain information about documented depressive symptoms in the 3 months prior to admission and use of antidepressant medication at the time of admission. Using descriptive statistics, we compared differences in patient characteristics and hospital LOS across these groups. We used linear regression to examine associations and moderation effects between depressive symptoms, use of antidepressant medication, and hospital LOS. Results: Of 1,036 enrolled patients (89.9% of approached), 126 (12.2%) had documented depressive symptoms in the 3 months prior to admission and 288 (27.8%) were taking an antidepressant medication at the time of admission. Patients with depressive symptoms were more likely to be on antidepressant medication at admission than those without depressive symptoms (48.4% vs 24.9%, p 〈 .001). Patients taking antidepressant medication were younger (62.4 vs 64.4 years, p = .026) and more likely to be female (55.2% vs 47.2%, p = .021). Depressive symptoms were associated with longer hospital LOS (7.3 vs 6.1 days, p = .036), and antidepressant medication was a moderator of this relationship. Among patients not on antidepressant medication, depressive symptoms were associated with longer hospital LOS (7.9 vs 6.1 days, p = .025), but among those on antidepressant medication, depressive symptoms were not associated with hospital LOS (6.6 vs 6.2 days, p = .588). Conclusions: Antidepressant medication moderated the relationship between depressive symptoms and longer hospital LOS. Our results support the need to recognize and address depressive symptoms in patients with advanced cancer.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.10050
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    XA 52760
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    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2017
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  • 3
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    End-of-Life Care in Patients with Metastatic Lung Cancer Harboring Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mutations
    Mary Ann Liebert Inc ; 2016
    In:  Journal of Palliative Medicine Vol. 19, No. 12 ( 2016-12), p. 1316-1319
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    In: Journal of Palliative Medicine, Mary Ann Liebert Inc, Vol. 19, No. 12 ( 2016-12), p. 1316-1319
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1096-6218 , 1557-7740
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2016.0180
    Language: English
    Publisher: Mary Ann Liebert Inc
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Screening Tool Identifies Older Adults With Cancer at Risk for Poor Outcomes
    Harborside Press, LLC ; 2020
    In:  Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 305-313
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    In: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Harborside Press, LLC, Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 305-313
    Abstract: Background: Oncologists often struggle with managing the complex issues unique to older adults with cancer, and research is needed to identify patients at risk for poor outcomes. Methods: This study enrolled patients aged ≥70 years within 8 weeks of a diagnosis of incurable gastrointestinal cancer. Patient-reported surveys were used to assess vulnerability (Vulnerable Elders Survey [scores ≥3 indicate a positive screen for vulnerability]), quality of life (QoL; EORTC Quality of Life of Cancer Patients questionnaire [higher scores indicate better QoL] ), and symptoms (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System [ESAS; higher scores indicate greater symptom burden] and Geriatric Depression Scale [higher scores indicate greater depression symptoms] ). Unplanned hospital visits within 90 days of enrollment and overall survival were evaluated. We used regression models to examine associations among vulnerability, QoL, symptom burden, hospitalizations, and overall survival. Results: Of 132 patients approached, 102 (77.3%) were enrolled (mean [M] ± SD age, 77.25 ± 5.75 years). Nearly half (45.1%) screened positive for vulnerability, and these patients were older (M, 79.45 vs 75.44 years; P =.001) and had more comorbid conditions (M, 2.13 vs 1.34; P =.017) compared with nonvulnerable patients. Vulnerable patients reported worse QoL across all domains (global QoL: M, 53.26 vs 66.82; P =.041; physical QoL: M, 58.95 vs 88.24; P 〈 .001; role QoL: M, 53.99 vs 82.12; P =.001; emotional QoL: M, 73.19 vs 85.76; P =.007; cognitive QoL: M, 79.35 vs 92.73; P =.011; social QoL: M, 59.42 vs 82.42; P 〈 .001), higher symptom burden (ESAS total: M, 31.05 vs 15.00; P 〈 .001), and worse depression score (M, 4.74 vs 2.25; P 〈 .001). Vulnerable patients had a higher risk of unplanned hospitalizations (hazard ratio, 2.38; 95% CI, 1.08–5.27; P =.032) and worse overall survival (hazard ratio, 2.26; 95% CI, 1.14–4.48; P =.020). Conclusions: Older adults with cancer who screen positive as vulnerable experience a higher symptom burden, greater healthcare use, and worse survival. Screening tools to identify vulnerable patients should be integrated into practice to guide clinical care.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1540-1405 , 1540-1413
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2019.7355
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Harborside Press, LLC
    Publication Date: 2020
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  • 5
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    Symptom burden and hospital length of stay among patients with curable cancer.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2017
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. 6579-6579
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 35, No. 15_suppl ( 2017-05-20), p. 6579-6579
    Abstract: 6579 Background: Prolonged hospital admissions are often inconsistent with patients’ preferences and incur significant costs. While patients’ symptoms may result in hospitalizations, the relationship between patients’ symptom burden and their hospital length-of-stay (LOS) has not been fully explored in patients with curable cancers. Methods: We prospectively enrolled patients with curable cancer and unplanned hospital admissions between 8/2015 and 12/2016. Within the first 5 days of admission, we assessed patients’ physical (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System [ESAS]; scored 0-10 with higher scores indicating greater symptom burden) and psychological symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire 4 [PHQ-4] ; scored categorically and continuous with higher scores indicating greater distress). We created summated ESAS total and physical symptom variables. To assess the relationship between patients’ symptom burden and their hospital LOS, we used separate linear regression models adjusted for age, sex, marital status, education level, time since cancer diagnosis, and cancer type. Results: We enrolled 452 of 497 (91%) approached patients (mean age = 61.9 years; 188 [42%] female). Over half had hematologic cancers (n = 249, 55%). Mean hospital LOS was 8.3 days. Over one-tenth of patients screened positive for PHQ-4 depression (n = 74, 16%) and anxiety (n = 60, 13%) symptoms. Mean ESAS symptom scores were highest for fatigue (6.6), drowsiness (5.4), pain (4.9), and lack of appetite (4.8). In multivariable regression analysis, patients’ physical and psychological symptoms were associated with longer hospital LOS (table). Conclusions: Patients with curable cancer and unplanned hospital admissions experience a substantial symptom burden, which predicts for prolonged hospitalizations. Importantly, patients’ symptoms are modifiable risk factors that, if properly addressed, can improve care delivery and may have the potential to help decrease prolonged hospitalizations. [Table: see text]
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2017.35.15_suppl.6579
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    XA 10000
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2017
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    Communicating the components of informed treatment decision-making in patients with pancreatic cancer receiving preoperative therapy.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2020
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 38, No. 29_suppl ( 2020-10-10), p. 147-147
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 38, No. 29_suppl ( 2020-10-10), p. 147-147
    Abstract: 147 Background: Preoperative therapy for localized pancreatic cancer represents an emerging treatment paradigm with the potential to provide significant benefits, yet with complex risks. Research is lacking about whether clinicians effectively communicate key components of informed decision-making for patients considering this treatment. Methods: From 2017-2019, we conducted a two-part, mixed methods study. In part 1, we conducted interviews with clinicians (medical/radiation/surgical oncology, n = 13) and patients with pancreatic cancer who had received preoperative therapy (n = 18) to explore perceptions of information needed to make informed decisions about preoperative therapy, from which we generated a list of key elements. In part 2, we audio recorded the initial multidisciplinary visits of patients with pancreatic cancer eligible for preoperative therapy (n = 20). Two coders (94% concordance) independently identified whether clinicians discussed key elements from part 1. Patients also completed a post-visit survey reporting whether clinicians discussed the key elements. We explored discordance between audio recordings and patient reports using qualitative, explanatory themes. Results: In part 1, we identified 13 key elements of informed treatment decision-making, including treatment logistics, alternatives, and potential risks/benefits. In part 2, recordings showed that most visits included discussions about logistics, such as the chemotherapy schedule (n = 20) and use of a port-a-cath (n = 20), whereas few included discussions about risks, such as the potential for hospitalizations (n = 7), urgent visits (n = 6), or needing help with daily tasks (n = 6). Patients reported hearing about potential benefits, such as likelihood of achieving surgery (n = 10) and cure (n = 7), even when these were not discussed. Qualitative themes across these discordant cases included clinician optimism regarding present day results versus historical findings and mentions of positive outcomes from prior patients without citing specific data or potential adverse outcomes. Conclusions: We identified key elements of information patients with pancreatic cancer need to make informed decisions about preoperative therapy. Although clinicians frequently disclosed much of this information, we found multiple cases of patient-clinician discordance for certain key elements, which underscores the need for interventions to enhance patient-clinician communication regarding pancreatic cancer treatment decisions.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2020.38.29_suppl.147
    RVK:
    XA 52760
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    XA 10000
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Potentially Avoidable Hospital Readmissions in Patients With Advanced Cancer
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2019
    In:  Journal of Oncology Practice Vol. 15, No. 5 ( 2019-05), p. e420-e427
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    In: Journal of Oncology Practice, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 15, No. 5 ( 2019-05), p. e420-e427
    Abstract: Patients with cancer often prefer to avoid time in the hospital; however, data are lacking on the prevalence and predictors of potentially avoidable readmissions (PARs) among those with advanced cancer. METHODS: We enrolled patients with advanced cancer from September 2, 2014, to November 21, 2014, who had an unplanned hospitalization and assessed their patient-reported symptom burden (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System) at the time of admission. For 1 year after enrollment, we reviewed patients’ health records to determine the primary reason for every hospital readmission and we classified readmissions as PARs using adapted Graham’s criteria. We examined predictors of PARs using nonlinear mixed-effects models with binomial distribution. RESULTS: We enrolled 200 (86.2%) of 232 patients who were approached. For these 200 patients, we reviewed 277 total hospital readmissions and identified 108 (39.0%) of these as PARs. The most common reasons for PARs were premature discharge from a prior hospitalization (30.6%) and failure of timely follow-up (28.7%). PAR hospitalizations were more likely than non-PAR hospitalizations to experience symptoms as the primary reason for admission (28.7% v 13.0%; P = .001). We found that married patients were less likely to experience PARs (odds ratio, 0.30; 95% CI, 0.15 to 0.57; P 〈 .001) and that those with a higher physical symptom burden were more likely to experience PARs (odds ratio, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.05; P = .012). CONCLUSION: We observed that a substantial proportion of hospital readmissions are potentially avoidable and found that patients’ symptom burdens predict PARs. These findings underscore the need to assess and address the symptom burden of hospitalized patients with advanced cancer in this highly symptomatic population.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1554-7477 , 1935-469X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JOP.18.00595
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Pilot Randomized Trial of a Transdisciplinary Geriatric and Palliative Care Intervention for Older Adults With Cancer
    Harborside Press, LLC ; 2020
    In:  Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Vol. 18, No. 5 ( 2020-05), p. 591-598
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    In: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Harborside Press, LLC, Vol. 18, No. 5 ( 2020-05), p. 591-598
    Abstract: Background: Oncologists often struggle with managing the unique care needs of older adults with cancer. This study sought to determine the feasibility of delivering a transdisciplinary intervention targeting the geriatric-specific (physical function and comorbidity) and palliative care (symptoms and prognostic understanding) needs of older adults with advanced cancer. Methods: Patients aged ≥65 years with incurable gastrointestinal or lung cancer were randomly assigned to a transdisciplinary intervention or usual care. Those in the intervention arm received 2 visits with a geriatrician, who addressed patients’ palliative care needs and conducted a geriatric assessment. We predefined the intervention as feasible if 〉 70% of eligible patients enrolled in the study and 〉 75% of eligible patients completed study visits and surveys. At baseline and week 12, we assessed patients’ quality of life (QoL), symptoms, and communication confidence. We calculated mean change scores in outcomes and estimated intervention effect sizes (ES; Cohen’s d ) for changes from baseline to week 12, with 0.2 indicating a small effect, 0.5 a medium effect, and 0.8 a large effect. Results: From February 2017 through June 2018, we randomized 62 patients (55.9% enrollment rate [most common reason for refusal was feeling too ill]; median age, 72.3 years; cancer types: 56.5% gastrointestinal, 43.5% lung). Among intervention patients, 82.1% attended the first visit and 79.6% attended both. Overall, 89.7% completed all study surveys. Compared with usual care, intervention patients had less QoL decrement (–0.77 vs –3.84; ES = 0.21), reduced number of moderate/severe symptoms (–0.69 vs +1.04; ES = 0.58), and improved communication confidence (+1.06 vs –0.80; ES = 0.38). Conclusions: In this pilot trial, enrollment exceeded 55%, and 〉 75% of enrollees completed all study visits and surveys. The transdisciplinary intervention targeting older patients’ unique care needs showed encouraging ES estimates for enhancing patients’ QoL, symptom burden, and communication confidence.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1540-1405 , 1540-1413
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2019.7386
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Harborside Press, LLC
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Pilot randomized trial of a transdisciplinary geriatric intervention for older adults with cancer.
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2019
    In:  Journal of Clinical Oncology Vol. 37, No. 15_suppl ( 2019-05-20), p. 11549-11549
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    In: Journal of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 37, No. 15_suppl ( 2019-05-20), p. 11549-11549
    Abstract: 11549 Background: Oncologists often struggle with managing the unique care needs of older adults with cancer. We sought to determine the feasibility of delivering a transdisciplinary geriatric intervention designed to address the geriatric (physical function & comorbidity) and palliative care (symptoms & prognostic understanding) needs of older adults with cancer. Methods: We randomly assigned patients age ≥65 with newly diagnosed incurable gastrointestinal (GI) or lung cancer to receive a transdisciplinary geriatric intervention or usual care. Intervention patients received two visits with a geriatrician who was trained to address patients’ palliative care needs in addition to conducting a geriatric assessment. We defined the intervention as feasible if 〉 70% of patients enrolled in the study and 〉 75% completed study visits and surveys. At baseline and week 12, we assessed patients’ quality of life (QOL, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy General), symptoms (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System), and communication confidence (Perceived Efficacy in Patient Physician Interactions). As this was a pilot study, we calculated mean change scores in outcomes and estimated intervention effect sizes (ES). Results: From 2/2017-6/2018, we randomized 62 patients (55.9% enrollment rate [most common reason for refusal was feeling too ill]; median age = 72.3 [range 65.2-91.8] ; 45.2% female; cancer types: 56.5% GI, 43.5% lung). Among intervention patients, 82.1% attended the first visit and 76.2% attended both. Overall, 77.8% completed all study surveys. Compared to usual care, intervention patients had less decrement in QOL scores (-0.77 vs -3.84, ES = .21), greater reduction in the number of moderate/severe symptoms (-0.69 vs +1.04, ES = .58), and more improvement in communication confidence (+1.06 vs -0.80, ES = .38). Conclusions: In this trial of older adults with advanced cancer, more than half enrolled in the study and over 75% of those who enrolled completed all study visits and surveys. Our effect size estimates suggest that a transdisciplinary intervention targeting patients’ geriatric and palliative care needs may be a promising approach to improve patients’ QOL, symptom burden, and communication confidence. Clinical trial information: NCT02868112.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0732-183X , 1527-7755
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2019.37.15_suppl.11549
    RVK:
    XA 52760
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    XA 10000
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Communicating the Information Needed for Treatment Decision Making Among Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Receiving Preoperative Therapy
    American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) ; 2022
    In:  JCO Oncology Practice Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2022-03), p. e313-e324
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    In: JCO Oncology Practice, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Vol. 18, No. 3 ( 2022-03), p. e313-e324
    Abstract: Preoperative therapy for pancreatic cancer represents a new treatment option with the potential to improve outcomes for patients, yet with complex risks. By not discussing the potential risks and benefits of new treatment options, clinicians may hinder patients from making informed decisions. METHODS: From 2017 to 2019, we conducted a mixed-methods study. First, we elicited clinicians' (n = 13 medical, radiation, and surgery clinicians), patients' (n = 18), and caregivers' (n = 14) perceptions of information needed for decision making regarding preoperative therapy and generated a list of key elements. Next, we audio-recorded patients' (n = 20) initial multidisciplinary oncology visits and used qualitative content analyses to describe how clinicians discussed this information and surveyed patients to ask if they heard each key element. RESULTS: We identified 13 key elements of information patients need when making decisions regarding preoperative therapy, including treatment complications, alternatives, logistics, and potential outcomes. Patients reported hearing infrequently about complications (eg, hospitalizations [n = 3 of 20]) and alternatives (n = 8 of 20) but frequently recalled logistics and potential outcomes (eg, likelihood of surgery [n = 19 of 20] ). Clinicians infrequently discussed complications (eg, hospitalizations [n = 7 of 20]), but frequently discussed alternatives, logistics, and potential outcomes (eg, likelihood of surgery [n = 20 of 20] ). No overarching differences in clinician discussion content emerged to explain why patients did or did not hear about each key element. CONCLUSION: We identified key elements of information patients with pancreatic cancer need when considering preoperative therapy. Patients infrequently heard about treatment complications and alternatives, while frequently hearing about logistics and potential outcomes, underscoring areas for improvement in educating patients about new treatment options in oncology.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2688-1527 , 2688-1535
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1200/OP.21.00388
    Language: English
    Publisher: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Publication Date: 2022
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