September 5, 2025ChildrenOpen Access

Understanding the Why: Patient, Parent, and Oncologist Perspectives on Prognostic Communication Preferences in Advanced Childhood Cancer

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Participants highlighted that personal identity influences how prognostic information is received, fostering tailored communication strategies.
The study identified four main themes that affect communication preferences: personality, life experiences, prior interactions with the medical system, and faith.
Semi-structured interviews engaged 85 individuals, including 25 patients aged 12-25, 40 parents, and 20 oncologists, to uncover their views.
Understanding diverse communication preferences can enhance decision-making and trust between families and healthcare providers.

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Semi-structured interviews reveal insights on prognostic communication preferences among patients, parents, and oncologists in pediatric oncology, highlighting key factors and implications.

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Batchelor et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23887b210217d64778982 https://doi.org/10.3390/children12091140

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Semi-structured interviews reveal insights on prognostic communication preferences among patients, parents, and oncologists in pediatric oncology, highlighting key factors and implications.

Understanding the Why: Patient, Parent, and Oncologist Perspectives on Prognostic Communication Preferences in Advanced Childhood Cancer

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Understanding the Why: Patient, Parent, and Oncologist Perspectives on Prognostic Communication Preferences in Advanced Childhood Cancer

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Cite This Study