SynthesisEuropean journal of cancer care2019
Availability and effectiveness of decision aids for supporting shared decision making in patients with advanced colorectal and lung cancer: Results from a systematic review.
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- Feasibility and effectiveness of tools that support communication and decision making in life-prolonging treatments for patients in hospital: a systematic review.BMJ supportive & palliative care · 2022Pooled it
- Availability and effectiveness of decision aids for supporting shared decision making in patients with advanced colorectal and lung cancer: Results from a systematic review.European journal of cancer care · 2019Pooled it
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- The Interdisciplinary Management of Lung Cancer in the European Community.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
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- Engaging Patients with Late-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Shared Decision Making about Treatment.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Article
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- Bioinformatic analysis reveals an exosomal miRNA-mRNA network in colorectal cancer.BMC medical genomics · 2021Article
- Multidisciplinary care models for patients with lung cancer.Breathe (Sheffield, England) · 2020Review
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Abstract
introductionShared decision making is not always commonplace in advanced colorectal or lung cancer care. Decision aids (DAs) might be helpful. This review aimed (a) to provide an overview of DAs for patients with advanced colorectal or lung cancer and assess their availability; and (b) to assess their effectiveness if possible.
methodsA systematic literature search (PubMed/EMBASE/PsycINFO/CINAHL) and Internet and expert searches were carried out to identify relevant DAs. Data from the DAs included were extracted and the quality of studies, evidence (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) and effectiveness (International Patient Decision Aid Standards) of DAs were determined.
resultsTen of the 12 DAs included (four colorectal cancer, four lung cancer and four generic) are still available. Most (9/12) were applicable throughout the disease pathway and usable for all decisions, or to the decision for supportive care with/without anti-cancer therapy. Seven studies tested effectiveness. Effects on patient outcomes varied, but were generally weakly positive (e.g., DAs improved patient satisfaction) with low evidence. Study quality was fair to good.
conclusionThere is a lack of readily available DAs that have been demonstrated to be effective in advanced colorectal or lung cancer. Rigorous testing of the effects of currently available and future DAs, to improve patient outcomes, is urgently needed.
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