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标题：Patients’ Perception of Patient–Provider Communication in Fertility Preservation Decision Making Among Young Women With Cancer
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作者：Aakrati Mathur ; E. Robert Orellana ; Amy Frohnmayer 等
期刊名称：SAGE Open
印刷版ISSN：2158-2440
电子版ISSN：2158-2440
出版年度：2013
卷号：3
期号：3
DOI：10.1177/2158244013505293
语种：English
出版社：SAGE Publications
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.
关键词：fertility preservation; patient–provider communication; fertility decision making