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Published on: December 16, 2022
Bringing a humanistic approach to cancer clinical trials
Roberto Jun Arai1, Elaine Santana Longo1, Maria Helena Sponton1
1Núcleo de Pesquisa, Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil.
Abstract:
In this article, we describe some practical aspects that promote the humanisation of clinical research. Actions are not limited to improving the communication skills of medical staff but also include maintenance of care continuity, accessible written information, and application of theoretic models such as shared decision-making and management of stress in decision-making under uncertainty. We believe that a comprehensive strategy will increase patients' motivation to participate in and adhere to clinical research.
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