OBJECTIVE: To systematically review quantitative and qualitative studies exploring
physician–adult patient–adult companion (triadic) communication and/or decision-making …

Answer questions and earn CME/CNE Engaging individuals with cancer in decision making
about their treatments has received increased attention; shared decision making (SDM) has …

Objective Little is known about how family are involved in cancer treatment decision-making.
This study aimed to qualitatively explore Australian oncology clinicians', patients', and family …

Background Despite the important role that family caregivers play in providing emotional
and practical support to cancer patients, relatively little is known about the family caregiver's …

Objective. This study explores (1) the motivations and challenges facing family caregiving for
cancer in Singapore and (2) suggests a possible framework to guide culturally sensitive …

Purpose In order to meet the caregiving challenges, informal caregivers often need a
substantial level of interaction with health care professionals (HCPs). This study investigated …

Objective This systematic review aims to examine the roles of family members (FMs) in
treatment decision-making for adult patients without cognitive or psychiatric disorders …

Purpose Cancer caregivers play a vital role in the care and health decision-making of
cancer survivors. Consequently, their health literacy levels may be particularly important, as …

Background The decision partner concept emerged to describe someone who contributes to
healthcare decision-making with a patient. There is a need for greater precision and …

Purpose Family carers of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are presumed to
have frequent involvement in decision-making for symptom management and quality of life …