Journal article
Effect of a Decision Aid on Knowledge and Treatment Decision Making for Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Trial
Abstract
CONTEXT: The long-term results of randomized trials have demonstrated equivalent survival rates for mastectomy and breast-conserving therapy for the treatment of early stage breast cancer. Consequently, the choice of treatment should be based on a patient's preferences.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a decision aid regarding the different surgical treatment options on patient decision making.
Authors
Whelan T; Levine M; Willan A; Gafni A; Sanders K; Mirsky D; Chambers S; O'Brien MA; Reid S; Dubois S
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 292, No. 4, pp. 435–441
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
July 28, 2004
DOI
10.1001/jama.292.4.435
ISSN
0098-7484