Abstract

This research project explores the landscape and process of shared decision making for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their providers. Specifically women that have been diagnosed with a new recurrence, and how they manage that information as well as the decision to continue with treatment.

Author Details

Heather Lothamer, SN; Elizabeth G. Epstein, PhD, RN; Jessica Keim-Malpass, PhD, RN; Emma Mitchell, PhD

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Descriptive Qualitative Method, Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Shared Decision Making

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Exploring patient treatment decision making in the context of ovarian cancer recurrence

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This research project explores the landscape and process of shared decision making for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their providers. Specifically women that have been diagnosed with a new recurrence, and how they manage that information as well as the decision to continue with treatment.