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Unlocking the crystal ball: Personalized communication of treatment outcome predictions to support decision making by esophageal and gastric cancer patients

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

When a patient gets diagnosed with esophageal or gastric cancer a complex decision must be made: which treatment to start? To be able to participate in shared decision making, patients need to be well-informed on treatment options and their possible outcomes, such as chances of survival, risks of side effects and expected quality of life. However, clinicians do not have a crystal
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • van Laarhoven, Hanneke, Supervisor
  • Smets, Ellen, Supervisor
  • Henselmans, Inge, Co-supervisor
Award date15 Jan 2024
Print ISBNs9789464960020
Publication statusPublished - 2024

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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