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Clinical Trial
. 2022 Aug;9(4):1225-1233.
doi: 10.1007/s40615-021-01064-x. Epub 2021 Jun 15.

Does Shared Decision-Making for Prostate Cancer Screening Among African American Men Happen? It Depends on Who You Ask

Jennifer D Allen  1 , Thalia Porteny  2 , Amy Kaplan  3 , Keren Ladin  3   2 , Kyle Monahan  4 , Donna L Berry  5
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Clinical Trial

Does Shared Decision-Making for Prostate Cancer Screening Among African American Men Happen? It Depends on Who You Ask

Jennifer D Allen et al. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities. 2022 Aug.

Abstract

Background: Shared decision-making (SDM) is recommended for prostate cancer screening, but little is known about how this process is perceived by patients and providers. SDM is especially important for African American men, who are at high risk for the disease.

Objective: To evaluate agreement in SDM ratings among patients, providers, and objective observers.

Method: African American men ages 45-70 were recruited from primary care practices to participate in a study evaluating a decision aid (DA). Immediately after using the DA, patients proceeded to primary care appointments. Afterwards, patients and physicians completed surveys assessing perceptions about SDM. Clinical visits were also audio-recorded and coded to assess SDM.

Results: Mean scores on SDM measures among patients were 73.2 (SD = 27.5, 95% CI 55.71-90.62), 83.1 among physicians (SD = 7.8 95% CI 78.14-88.06), and 67.1 among objective raters (SD = 36.8 95% CI 43.72-90.45). Among patient-provider dyads, mean agreement was 49.9%.

Conclusion: Patients, physicians, and objective observers perceived SDM differently. Understanding discordant experiences of SDM is vital for improving clinical guidance about SDM especially among African Americans who have historically faced healthcare discrimination and mistrust. DAs, particularly for African American men, should incorporate strategies to empower patients to advocate for their communication needs and preferences.

Trial registration: Clinical trials identifier number: NCT02787434.

Keywords: African American; Patient-provider communication; Prostate cancer screening; Shared decision-making.

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