A longitudinal mixed-methods study of pathology explanation clinics in patients with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer.

Sarah E BergholtzSophia R KurnotEsha ElahiMelissa DeJonckheereSarah T HawleyScott R OwensSimpa SalamiTodd M MorganCathryn J Lapedis

Published in: American journal of clinical pathology (2024)

In this small pilot, PECs positively affected patients with prostate cancer, their clinicians, and the overall care system. Additional studies in larger populations and diverse settings will be useful.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
newly diagnosed
radical prostatectomy
palliative care
healthcare
study protocol
primary care
quality improvement
clinical trial
randomized controlled trial
pain management
case control
affordable care act