The evaluation of a rectal cancer decision aid and the factors influencing its implementation in clinical practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colorectal cancer is common in North America. Two surgical options exist for rectal cancer patients: low anterior resection with re-establishment of bowel continuity, and abdominoperineal resection with a permanent stoma. A rectal cancer decision aid was developed using the International Patient Decision Aid Standards to facilitate patients being more actively involved in making this decision with the surgeon. The overall aim of this study is to evaluate this decision aid and explore barriers and facilitators to implementing in clinical practice.

Methods

First, a pre- and post- study will be guided by the Ottawa Decision Support Framework. Eligible patients from a colorectal cancer center include: 1) adult patients diagnosed with rectal cancer, 2) tumour at a maxi

SUBMITTER: Wu R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3998110 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature