Oncologist Peer Comparisons as a Behavioral Science Strategy to Improve Hospice Utilization.

Ramy SedhomAmanda L BlackfordArjun GuptaThomas J Smith Lawrence N ShulmanMichael A Carducci

Published in: JCO oncology practice (2022)

Peer comparisons improved hospice utilization metrics among a group of academic oncologists. Behavioral science offers one pragmatic strategy to overcome suboptimal oncologist decision-making biases related to hospice use.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
decision making
public health
study protocol
clinical trial