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Development of an online, patient-centred decision aid for patients with oropharyngeal cancer in the transoral robotic surgery era.
Current Oncology 2017 October
BACKGROUND: Radiotherapy (rt) has been the standard treatment for early oropharyngeal cancer, achieving excellent outcomes, but with significant toxicities. Transoral robotic surgery (tors) has emerged as a promising alternative. A decision aid (da) can help to establish patient treatment preferences.
METHODS: A da was developed and piloted in 40 healthy adult volunteers. Assuming equal oncologic outcomes of the treatments, participants indicated their preference. The treatment trade-off point was then established, and participant perceptions were elicited.
RESULTS: More than 80% of participants initially selected tors for treatment, regardless of facilitator background. For all participants, the treatment trade-off point changed after an average 15% cure benefit. Treatment toxicities, duration, novelty, and perceptions all influenced treatment selection. All subjects valued the da.
CONCLUSIONS: A da developed for early oropharyngeal cancer treatment holds promise in the era of shared decision-making. Assuming equal cure rates, tors was preferred over rt by healthy volunteers.
METHODS: A da was developed and piloted in 40 healthy adult volunteers. Assuming equal oncologic outcomes of the treatments, participants indicated their preference. The treatment trade-off point was then established, and participant perceptions were elicited.
RESULTS: More than 80% of participants initially selected tors for treatment, regardless of facilitator background. For all participants, the treatment trade-off point changed after an average 15% cure benefit. Treatment toxicities, duration, novelty, and perceptions all influenced treatment selection. All subjects valued the da.
CONCLUSIONS: A da developed for early oropharyngeal cancer treatment holds promise in the era of shared decision-making. Assuming equal cure rates, tors was preferred over rt by healthy volunteers.
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