Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: Oncology Nurses Report Attitudes and Barriers to Discussing Fertility Preservation

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作者
Murray, Alexandra Nobel [1 ]
Chrisler, Joan C. [2 ]
Robbins, Mark L. [1 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Rhode Isl, Dept Psychol, Kingston, RI 02881 USA
[2] Connecticut Coll, Dept Psychol, New London, CT 06320 USA
[3] Univ Rhode Isl, Clin Psychol, Kingston, RI 02881 USA
关键词
oncology nursing practice; AYA oncology; fertility preservation; medical decision making; SPERM BANKING; HODGKINS LYMPHOMA; DECISION-MAKING; HEALTH-CARE; INFORMATION; PERCEPTIONS; WOMEN; NEEDS;
D O I
10.1188/16.CJON.E93-E99
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Background: Fertility issues have been found to be an important topic for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. Medical technology has made fertility preservation (FP) increasingly effective for postpubertal patients whose treatment course may inhibit their future ability to achieve biologic parenthood. Oncology providers' recommendations have been shown to vary, potentially affecting patients' decision-making processes regarding FP. Objectives: This study was designed to assess oncology nurses' recommendations for patients to consider FP options and to explore what patient-related factors may influence discussion of FP with AYAs with cancer. Methods: 116 oncology nurses participated in this study and were randomized to read one of four vignettes about a patient whose proposed treatment course could affect his or her fertility. Participants' recommendations to partake in FP were analyzed to test for differences by patient age and gender. Open-ended responses to questions about their experiences as oncology nurses were analyzed descriptively. Findings: Nurses strongly recommended that all patients explore FP options before the start of treatment. Oncology nurses endorsed stronger opinions that young adult female patients should be given independent decision-making power to delay treatment for FP, compared to male and female adolescent patients and young adult male patients. Participants mentioned barriers to discussions that included concerns about exacerbating negative emotions and the decision-making capacity of young patients.
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页码:E93 / E99
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