Albert J. Farias|India J. Ornelas|Sarah D. Hohl|Steven B. Zeliadt|Ryan N. Hansen|Christopher I. Li|Beti Thompson
Exploring the role of physician communication about adjuvant endocrine therapy among breast cancer patients on active treatment: a qualitative analysis
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston|Seattle University|University of Washington|Seattle University|University of Washington|Fred Hutch Cancer Center|Seattle University|VA Puget Sound Health Care System|Health Services Research & Development|Seattle University|University of Washington|University of Washington|Seattle University|University of Washington|Seattle University|Fred Hutch Cancer Center|Fred Hutch Cancer Center|Seattle University|University of Washington
better understand physicians communicate breast cancer patients adjuvant endocrine therapy aet explored breast cancer patients perspective dimensions patientprovider communication among women active aet treatmentqualitative methods using semistructured indepth interviews conducted breast cancer patients n 22 filled prescription aet previous 12 months interview questions aimed elicit experiences aet reviewed coded interview transcripts using qualitative principles inductive reasoning identify concepts themes interview datawe grouped emergent themes four major functions physicianpatient communication 1 information exchange 2 decisionmaking take continue aet 3 enabling patient selfmanagement monitoring potential side effects 4 emotional support physicians exchanged information patients way understood enhanced patients health literacy regarding benefits knowledge aet physicians empowered patients make decisions care patients expressed trust confidence physician helped seek care needed patients reported high degree selfefficacy selfmanage aet continuing treatment despite potential side effectsthe results study suggest womens interactions communication physician may important factor contributes continued use aet physicians communicate information aet treatment benefits purpose expectations way patients understand critical aspect care needs studied