Understanding Decision Making about Breast Cancer Prevention in Action: The Intersection of Perceived Risk, Perceived Control, and Social Context: NRG Oncology/NSABP DMP-1.

Christine M GunnBarbara G BokhourVictoria A ParkerTracy A BattagliaPatricia A ParkerAngela FagerlinWorta McCaskill-StevensHanna BandosSarah B BlakesleeChristine Holmberg

Published in: Medical decision making : an international journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making (2019)

"Social evidence" plays an important role in the decision-making process that is distinct from emotional aspects. Attending to patients' perceptions of risk and control in conjunction with social context is key to caring for patients at high risk in a way that is evidence based and sensitive to patient preferences.

Keyphrases

decision making
end stage renal disease
mental health
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
depressive symptoms
social support
physical activity
primary care
palliative care
patient reported outcomes
case report