Open Access3 Dimensions of Treatment Decision Making in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Author(s) -
Kimberly A. PykeGrimm,
Linda S. Franck,
Bonnie HalpernFelsher,
Robert E. Goldsby,
Roberta S. Rehm
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
cancer nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.79
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1538-9804
pISSN - 0162-220X
DOI - 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000820
Subject(s) - medicine , young adult , cancer , patient participation , medline , cancer treatment , family medicine , gerontology , political science , law
Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) experience treatment nonadherence rates as high as 60%, which can increase the risk of cancer relapse. Involvement of AYAs in treatment decisions might support adherence to medical treatment.