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Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics 5/2010

01-05-2010 | Fertility Preservation

Using decision trees to enhance interdisciplinary team work: the case of oncofertility

Authors: Shauna L. Gardino, Jacqueline S. Jeruss, Teresa K. Woodruff

Published in: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics | Issue 5/2010

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Abstract

Purpose

Oncofertility, an emerging discipline at the intersection of cancer and fertility, strives to give cancer patients options when they are confronting potential infertility as a consequence of cancer treatment. Fertility preservation decisions must be made before treatment begins, adding stress to the decision-making process.

Methods

Healthcare providers need to be aware of the intricacies involved in oncofertility decision making, and the often tight time line that patients face when making these decisions. Cancer patient’s perspectives may also change, as the dual burden of a cancer diagnosis and potential infertility can cause great flux in emotions.

Results

A provider-facing decision tree was created to enhance patient decision-making capacities and outline the multiple potential intervention points.

Conclusions

Decision trees, which highlight the important decision points during which providers can approach patients, can be a useful tool to help providers in counseling patients on fertility preservation.
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Metadata
Title
Using decision trees to enhance interdisciplinary team work: the case of oncofertility
Authors
Shauna L. Gardino
Jacqueline S. Jeruss
Teresa K. Woodruff
Publication date
01-05-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 1058-0468
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7330
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-010-9413-8

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