SynthesisCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2023
Caregiving and Shared Decision Making in Breast and Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.
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- Identifying emotional variations in Spanish oncology patients during treatment decision consultations: a qualitative study.BMJ open · 2026Article
- Surrogate Decision-Making by Family Caregivers for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Gastric Cancer: Qualitative Study in a High-Volume Chinese Center.JMIR cancer · 2026Article
- Person-Centered Care, Care Climate, and Quality of Life: Evidence From Inpatient Settings in Kazakhstan.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Shared decision-making in Cervical Cancer Care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study.PloS one · 2026Article
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- A Multi-Level Analysis of Barriers and Promoting Factors to Cascade Screening Uptake Among Male Relatives of BRCA1/2 Carriers: A Qualitative Study.Psycho-oncology · 2025Article
- Preference for palliative care among low-income advanced cancer patients in Mainland China: a qualitative study.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- Medication patterns and potentially inappropriate medication in patients with metastatic breast cancer: results of the BRE-BY-MED study.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Spousal Support for Breast Cancer Patients.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Review
- A Canadian algorithm for upper gastrointestinal cancer management.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- The Experiences and Perspectives of Persons with Prostate Cancer and Their Partners: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Using Meta-Ethnography.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Assessing the association between quantity and quality of family caregiver participation in decision-making clinical encounters on patient activation in the metastatic breast cancer setting.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Preparing for Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Hispanic Patient and Caregiver Needs.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- The role of social support among caregivers of people with cancer from Chinese and Arabic communities: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Elements of End-of-Life Discussions Associated With Patients' Reported Outcomes and Actual End-of-Life Care in Patients With Pretreated Lung Cancer.The oncologist · 2024Observational
- Experiences of Indonesian women with breast cancer underwent treatment decision-making: A qualitative study.Belitung nursing journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundA cancer diagnosis can impact patients' and caregivers' lives, posing different challenging situations. In particular, breast cancer and prostate cancer are two types of cancer involving families and especially spouses in challenges linked with the diagnosis and treatment process. Caregivers are usually involved in the treatment decision-making (TDM) process concerning patients' clinical pathway, cancer treatment, and ongoing therapies. To date, no contributions provide an exhaustive overview of the role of caregivers in cancer care and their involvement in the TDM process related to the therapies.
methodsWe performed a systematic review of caregiver and patients experiences and perceptions of caregiver involvement in cancer TDM. Articles were searched on Public/Publisher MEDLINE (PubMed), Excerpta Medica Database (Embase), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), and American Psychological Association APA PsycINFO.
results17 studies were included, 10 on prostate cancer and 7 on breast cancer. According to the reviewed studies, patients and caregivers experienced the cancer diagnosis with a sense of unity. Most patients preferred to have an active or collaborative role with caregivers in TDM, feeling it was important to consult or share the decision made with their caregivers. Caregivers preferred to collaborate with patients or let patients decide by themselves after considering their opinions. Caregiver involvement could have a positive influence on the patient's medical decisions, even if cancer diagnosis and treatments overwhelmed patients and caregivers.
conclusionsThese findings highlight the importance of using a perspective that focuses on the relationship between a patient and caregivers when they receive a cancer diagnosis and have to make a treatment decision. Targeting caregiver-patient dyads, rather than individuals, is important since a supported relationship could have a protective effect on psychological distress, quality of life (QOL), and relationship satisfaction. Moreover, dyads may benefit from interventions that focus on the needs of both the patient and caregiver.
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