Parents' information needs in tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor treatment decisions.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr
; 56(3): 244-50, 2013 Mar.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23059648
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study was to describe parents' experiences and the information used when making decisions about tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor (TNFαi) treatment.METHODS:
We interviewed parents of children with Crohn disease (CD) or juvenile idiopathic arthritis who had experience deciding about TNFαi treatment. Interview questions focused on information used to make decisions and factors that influenced decision making. We used thematic analysis for all coding and analysis. Coding structure was developed by a multidisciplinary team review of the initial interviews. Two coders then coded the remaining interviews, compared coding, and resolved disagreements through discussion. Data were analyzed by thematic grouping and then compared between diseases.RESULTS:
We interviewed 35 parents. For nearly all parents the decision about TNFαi treatment was the most challenging medical decision they had made; however, parents of children with CD experienced more stress and anxiety than did other parents. Both groups of parents sought information from multiple sources including health care providers, the Internet, and social contacts. They looked for information related to treatment effectiveness, adverse effects, and other individuals' treatment experiences. In CD, information was used to help make the decision, whereas in juvenile idiopathic arthritis it was used to confirm the decision.CONCLUSIONS:
The decision-making experience, and associated information seeking, leaves some parents with long-lasting concerns and worry about TNFαi treatment. Providing parents with structured decision-making support may lead to more effective and efficient decision making, decreased psychosocial distress, and, ultimately, improved outcomes for their children.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pais
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Participação do Paciente
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Artrite Juvenil
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Doença de Crohn
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Educação de Pacientes como Assunto
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Fator de Necrose Tumoral alfa
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Tomada de Decisões
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article