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Decision making in the management of adults with malignant colorectal polyps: An exploration of the experiences of patients and clinicians
Westwood, Clare Lee, Tom McSherry, Robert Bettany-Saltikov, Josette Catlow, Jamie
Westwood, Clare
Lee, Tom
McSherry, Robert
Bettany-Saltikov, Josette
Catlow, Jamie
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2021-05-18
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Aim: A diagnosis of colorectal polyp cancer presents a treatment dilemma. The decision between segmental resection versus endoscopic surveillance is difficult due to lack of good quality clinical evidence for either option. The aim of this study was to understand the decision-making experiences of both clinicians and patients when faced with such a diagnosis.
Methods: Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with ten clinicians involved in the care of patients diagnosed with polyp cancer and five patients who had experience of a diagnosis of polyp cancer. All clinicians and patients were from four hospital Trusts across the North of England. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the principles of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
Results: Analysis of the interview transcripts evidenced the difficulties faced by both groups when faced with treatment decisions following a diagnosis of colorectal polyp cancer. Some of these difficulties were specific to either the clinician or patient group. Themes which were common to both groups included: complexity of risk information; external influences, unexpected diagnosis; and time. In addition, hospital system factors were disclosed which also influenced clinician and patient experiences.
Conclusion: This research study has evidenced several factors such as uncertainty, complexity of risk information and influences on decisions which are preventing patients being fully involved in treatment decisions following a diagnosis of colorectal polyp cancer. Recommendations for improvements in practice, including a framework to assist treatment decision making in the future have been highlighted.
What does this paper add to the literature?
This qualitative study is, to the authors knowledge, the first exploring clinician and patient experiences of treatment decision making following a colorectal polyp cancer diagnosis. Key factors influencing how treatment decisions are made have been identified. As a result, a framework is proposed highlighting critical factors for consideration to deliver patient centred care.
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Westwood, C., Lee, T., McSherry, R., Bettany-Saltikov, J., & Catlow, J. (2021). Decision making in the management of adults with malignant colorectal polyps: An exploration of the experiences of patients and clinicians Colorectal Disease, 23(8), 2052-2061. https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.15743
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Colorectal Disease
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Westwood, C., Lee, T., McSherry, R., Bettany-Saltikov, J., & Catlow, J. (2021). Decision making in the management of adults with malignant colorectal polyps: An exploration of the experiences of patients and clinicians Colorectal Disease, 23(8), 2052-2061. https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.15743, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/codi.15743. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.
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1462-8910
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1463-1318