Article ; Online: Primary Care Physician and Urologist Perspectives on Optimizing Active Surveillance for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer.
2024 Volume 22, Issue 1, Page(s) 5–11
Abstract: Purpose: We conducted a study to understand primary care physician (PCP) and urologist perspectives on determinants of active surveillance care delivery for men with low-risk prostate cancer.: Methods: We conducted in-depth, semistructured, virtual ... ...
| Abstract | Purpose: We conducted a study to understand primary care physician (PCP) and urologist perspectives on determinants of active surveillance care delivery for men with low-risk prostate cancer. Methods: We conducted in-depth, semistructured, virtual interviews with a purposive sample of 19 PCPs and 15 urologists between June 2020 and March 2021. We used the behavioral theory-informed Theoretical Domains Framework to understand barriers to and facilitators of active surveillance care delivery. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and deductively coded into framework domains and constructs by 3 independent coders. Participant recruitment continued until data saturation by group. Results: Our study included 19 PCPs (9 female; 4 in community practices, 15 in academic medical centers) and 15 urologists (3 female; 5 in private practice, 3 in academic medical centers). The most commonly reported Theoretical Domains Framework domains affecting active surveillance care were (1) knowledge and (2) environmental context and resources. Although urologists were knowledgeable about active surveillance, PCPs mentioned limitations in their understanding of active surveillance (eg, what follow-up entails). Both groups noted the importance of an informed patient, especially how a patient's understanding of active surveillance facilitates their receipt of recommended follow-up. Physicians viewed patient loss to follow-up as a barrier, but identified a favorable organizational culture/climate (eg, good communication between physicians) as a facilitator. Conclusions: With patients increasingly involving their PCPs in their cancer care, our study presents factors both PCPs and urologists perceive (or identify) as affecting optimal active surveillance care delivery. We provide insights that can help inform multilevel supportive interventions for patients, physicians, and organizations to ensure the success of active surveillance as a management strategy for low-risk prostate cancer. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Male ; Humans ; Urologists ; Physicians, Primary Care ; Watchful Waiting ; Prostatic Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Prostatic Neoplasms/therapy ; Academic Medical Centers |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-01-22 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2171425-3 |
| ISSN | 1544-1717 ; 1544-1709 |
| ISSN (online) | 1544-1717 |
| ISSN | 1544-1709 |
| DOI | 10.1370/afm.3057 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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