Decision Conflict Faced by First-Degree Relatives of Liver Cancer Patients in Liver Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Study in China
FDRs of liver cancer patients experience moderate decision conflict regarding liver cancer screening. To address this issue, the development of structured decision aids incorporating liver cancer screening education and clear risk-benefit information is recommended. Interventions should prioritize enhancing patients' understanding and preparedness for decision making, particularly among individuals with lower educational attainment or no prior screening experience.
Authors
- Xiaoman Tao
- Ningning Su
- Jiawei Zhang
- Yanfei Wu
- Sihan Wang
- Jin Xia
Institutions
- Dalian Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (CN)
- Chongqing Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Patient Preference and Adherence
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s558424
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00