Patients' Perception of Patient-Provider Communication in Fertility Preservation Decision Making Among Young Women With Cancer: A Qualitative Study

被引：5

作者：

Mathur, Aakrati ^{[1
]}

Orellana, E. Robert ^{[2
]}

Frohnmayer, Amy ^{[3
]}

Jivanjee, Pauline ^{[4
,5
]}

Nail, Lillian ^{[6
,7
]}

Hayes-Lattin, Brandon ^{[3
]}

Block, Rebecca G. ^{[8
]}

机构：

[1] Portland State Univ, Portland, OR 97201 USA

[2] Portland State Univ, Sch Social Work, Portland, OR 97201 USA

[3] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Adolescent & Young Adult Oncol Program, Portland, OR 97201 USA

[4] Portland State Univ, Sch Social Work, Portland, OR 97207 USA

[5] Portland State Univ, Res & Training Ctr Pathways Posit Futures, Portland, OR 97207 USA

[6] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Nursing, Portland, OR 97201 USA

[7] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Knight Canc Inst, Portland, OR 97201 USA

[8] Oregon Hlth & Sci Univ, Portland, OR 97201 USA

来源：

SAGE OPEN | 2013年 / 3卷 / 03期

关键词：

fertility preservation; patient-provider communication; fertility decision making;

D O I：

10.1177/2158244013505293

中图分类号：

C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ;

摘要：

Fertility preservation (FP) for patients with cancer is an emerging field. With the advancement of technology, patients may face a complex decision-making process about whether to preserve fertility. The purpose of this article is to explore how young women with cancer perceive patient-provider communication in FP decision making. In this study, 25 women between the ages of 18 and 39 were interviewed retrospectively. They were interviewed one time to learn about their decision-making process related to FP. Results of this analysis indicate that patients seek support and involvement from providers throughout the process of decision making. They prefer providers to be directive when referring to the fertility clinic. Later in the process, they expect a supportive style of communication from providers. Patient-accessible language, supportive and reassuring styles of communication, and an existing relationship with providers may enhance well-being of the patients.

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