Caldon, L J M, Walters, S J and Reed, M W R (2008) Changing trends in the decision-making preferences of women with early breast cancer. British Journal of Surgery, 95 (3). pp. 312-318. ISSN 0007-1323

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Abstract

Background: Previous studies have indicated a predominance of passive decision-making styles among women with early-stage breast cancer in the UK offered a choice between breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and mastectomy. The aim of this study was to determine current decision-making styles and establish their association with operation choice and breast unit mastectomy rate. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted among women from three specialist breast units representing high, medium and low case mix-adjusted mastectomy rates. Results: Of 697 consecutive patients, 356 (51.1 per cent) completed the questionnaire, a mean of 6.9 (range 1.3-48.6) weeks after surgery. Some 262 women (73.6 per cent) underwent BCS and 94 (26.4 per cent) had a mastectomy. Some 218 patients (61.2 per cent) achieved their preferred decisionmaking style. The proportions of women achieving an active decision-making style were high, particularly for those choosing mastectomy (83 versus 58.0 per cent for BCS; P < 0.001) and in the high mastectomy rate unit (79.6 versus 53 and 52.2 per cent for medium and low rate units respectively; P < 0.001). Conclusion: More women chose an active decision-making style than in previous UK studies. The provision of greater treatment selection autonomy to women suitable for BCS may not reduce mastectomy rates. Copyright © 2008 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	Brighton and Sussex Medical School > Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Depositing User:	Esme Acton-Stewart
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2016 10:24
Last Modified:	18 Apr 2016 10:24
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/56216

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