Study protocol for the OPTion randomised controlled trial on the effect of prioritising treatment goals among older patients with cancer in a palliative setting

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• 作者：M.E. Stegmann^a ; ^{m.e.stegmann@umcg.nl} ; J. Schuling^a ; T.J.N. Hiltermann^b ; A.K.L. Reyners^c ; H. Burger^a ; M.Y. Berger^a ; A.J. Berendsen^a
• 关键词：Neoplasms ; Palliative care ; Self-efficacy ; Older people ; Shared decision making ; Patient-provider communication
• 刊名：Maturitas
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：96
• 期：Complete
• 页码：84-88
• 全文大小：785 K
• 卷排序：96

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Traditionally, general practitioners (GPs) are not involved in cancer-related treatment decisions in a palliative setting. GPs often have a long relationship with patients offering a unique position to explore patients’ values, especially with older patients. The OPTion study should provide new information about the effect on self-efficacy of a consultation between GPs and older patients with cancer. The OPT-conversation (Outcome Prioritisation Tool) specifically concerns preferred treatment goals of the patient. This study may facilitate greater involvement of GPs in oncology care, and may lead to a more active patient role in treatment decisions.