Opinion Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2020.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2020; 26(4): 375-382
Published online Jan 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i4.375
Table 2 Proposed goals of future patient-centered research on neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Patient preferences
What are patient perceptions and opinions regarding NT?
What are the barriers and facilitators to NT?
What sources of information inform decision making for NT?
The patient experience
How does shared decision making occur regarding NT?
How do patients perceive communication, coordination, and the health care experience during NT?
What resources are needed by patients undergoing NT?
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs)
Are PROs for pancreatic cancer similar or unique during NT?
How is patient quality of life affected by NT?
Survivorship
Does receipt of NT influence survivorship during and following treatment?
Do patients experience decisional regret/satisfaction?