Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project
Lung cancer patients often have difficulties in their relationships with doctors due to limited time and poor communication about their illness and treatment. Similarly, clinicians find it challenging to convey complex medical information and manage patients’ and caregivers’ emotional responses. The...
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| author | Valeria Sebri Patrizia Dorangricchia Dario Monzani Chiara Marzorati Roberto Grasso Arsela Prelaj Leonardo Provenzano Nina Dollis Evangelos Sarris Giulia Ongaro Gabriella Pravettoni |
| author_facet | Valeria Sebri Patrizia Dorangricchia Dario Monzani Chiara Marzorati Roberto Grasso Arsela Prelaj Leonardo Provenzano Nina Dollis Evangelos Sarris Giulia Ongaro Gabriella Pravettoni |
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| description | Lung cancer patients often have difficulties in their relationships with doctors due to limited time and poor communication about their illness and treatment. Similarly, clinicians find it challenging to convey complex medical information and manage patients’ and caregivers’ emotional responses. These difficulties can cause anxiety and distress for both parties, potentially affecting treatment adherence. Tailored decision aid tools may enhance communication and support shared decision-making. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with ten oncologists, conducted between February and April 2023, to explore their views on communication during consultations. Thematic analysis revealed that physicians often lack adequate time to explain disease details and treatment options and struggle with delivering negative prognoses. They also report difficulties in handling patients’ emotional reactions and express a need for communication support. Participants emphasized the importance of tools that facilitate informed and personalized decision-making, highlighting their potential to improve patient care. The study offers insights for future research and practical recommendations for enhancing oncologist-patient communication. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c07f7e13e854353a54de8eccda5100c2025-08-20T02:24:38ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Psychology2331-19082025-12-0112110.1080/23311908.2025.2496022Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG projectValeria Sebri0Patrizia Dorangricchia1Dario Monzani2Chiara Marzorati3Roberto Grasso4Arsela Prelaj5Leonardo Provenzano6Nina Dollis7Evangelos Sarris8Giulia Ongaro9Gabriella Pravettoni10Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, ItalyMedical Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano, Milan, Italy4th Oncology Department, Metropolitan Hospital, Piraeus, Greece4th Oncology Department, Metropolitan Hospital, Piraeus, GreeceApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyApplied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS Milan, Milan, ItalyLung cancer patients often have difficulties in their relationships with doctors due to limited time and poor communication about their illness and treatment. Similarly, clinicians find it challenging to convey complex medical information and manage patients’ and caregivers’ emotional responses. These difficulties can cause anxiety and distress for both parties, potentially affecting treatment adherence. Tailored decision aid tools may enhance communication and support shared decision-making. This qualitative study involved semi-structured interviews with ten oncologists, conducted between February and April 2023, to explore their views on communication during consultations. Thematic analysis revealed that physicians often lack adequate time to explain disease details and treatment options and struggle with delivering negative prognoses. They also report difficulties in handling patients’ emotional reactions and express a need for communication support. Participants emphasized the importance of tools that facilitate informed and personalized decision-making, highlighting their potential to improve patient care. The study offers insights for future research and practical recommendations for enhancing oncologist-patient communication.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311908.2025.2496022Lung cancer patientsdoctor-patient communicationinterviewsdecision aidsshared-decision makingpsycho-oncology |
| spellingShingle | Valeria Sebri Patrizia Dorangricchia Dario Monzani Chiara Marzorati Roberto Grasso Arsela Prelaj Leonardo Provenzano Nina Dollis Evangelos Sarris Giulia Ongaro Gabriella Pravettoni Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project Cogent Psychology Lung cancer patients doctor-patient communication interviews decision aids shared-decision making psycho-oncology |
| title | Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project |
| title_full | Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project |
| title_fullStr | Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project |
| title_full_unstemmed | Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project |
| title_short | Could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations? semi-structured interviews with oncologists within the I3LUNG project |
| title_sort | could decision aids be helpful during medical consultations semi structured interviews with oncologists within the i3lung project |
| topic | Lung cancer patients doctor-patient communication interviews decision aids shared-decision making psycho-oncology |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311908.2025.2496022 |
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