Review
Oncology
Line Hillersdal, Zandra Engelbak Nielsen, Ane Taudorf Normark, Ann Knoop, Karin Piil
Summary: Existing research suggests that patient decision making on cancer clinical trial participation is complex and interventions to support these decisions are insufficient. Most interventions are based on the assumption that providing more information will support decision making, without considering other factors. More comprehensive interventions that take patient preferences and social context into account need to be developed and assessed.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nupur Mittal, Aniket Saha, Viswatej Avutu, Varun Monga, David R. Freyer, Michael Roth
Summary: Enrollment of adolescent and young adult (AYA) in cancer clinical trials (CCT) is not optimal, with various barriers and facilitators identified. Improving coordination between pediatric and medical oncology, providing supportive research infrastructure, and having advocates may help increase AYA enrollment in clinical trials.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Debra Parker Oliver, Jacquelyn J. Benson, Connie Ulrich, Karla T. Washington, Abigail J. Rolbiecki, Patrick White, Jamie B. Smith, Christina Lero, Olivia J. Landon, George Demiris
Summary: This pilot study aimed to investigate the impact of demographic characteristics, mental health, and perceived caregiving experience on the decision by caregivers to participate in hospice clinical trials, as well as the influence of various dimensions of caregivers' lives on this decision. Results showed that trial participants were more likely to be adult children, younger, and employed compared to those who did not consent to participate. Perceived benefits were largely psychological while burdens were primarily physical, highlighting the importance of understanding these factors in the recruitment and informed consent process.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Mina S. Sedrak, Rachel A. Freedman, Harvey J. Cohen, Hyman B. Muss, Aminah Jatoi, Heidi D. Klepin, Tanya M. Wildes, Jennifer G. Le-Rademacher, Gretchen G. Kimmick, William P. Tew, Kevin George, Simran Padam, Jennifer Liu, Andrew R. Wong, Andrea Lynch, Benjamin Djulbegovic, Supriya G. Mohile, William Dale
Summary: Cancer is a disease of aging, and the number of older patients with cancer is increasing. However, older patients are underrepresented in cancer research and effective strategies to improve their participation in clinical trials are sparse. Studies on barriers and interventions for older adults in cancer trials are limited, highlighting a need for more evidence-based solutions to address this issue.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
E. Tsamadou, P. Voultsos, A. Emmanouilidis, G. Ampatzoglou
Summary: Positive attitudes, good therapy experiences, and a strong adolescent-therapist relationship are major facilitators of therapy engagement for adolescents with mental disorders. Conversely, early symptom remission, negative therapist experiences, and stigma related to mental health can act as barriers to therapy engagement. Family support, setting goals, and enhancing independence are also important factors in therapy engagement for adolescents.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amin Salehpour Jam, Mahmoud Reza Tabatabaei, Jamal Mosaffaie, Mohammad Jafar Soltani, Alireza Shadmani
Summary: This study aims to identify, classify, and prioritize barriers to people's participation in Soil Conservation Projects (SCPs) from the viewpoints of experts and the local community. Results indicate that the dominance of the top-down process and the lack of incentives and economic benefits are the most important barriers.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Miguel A. Tovar Reanos, David Meier, John Curtis, Arya Pillai
Summary: This study explores the association between household characteristics, environmental and financial attitudes, attitudes towards energy efficiency, and retrofit behavior and perceptions of benefits and barriers in energy performance retrofits. The findings suggest that pro-environmental attitudes and positive health outcomes expectations are associated with anticipating financial benefits and lower levels of disruption in retrofit measures. Environmental concerns are also linked to planning multiple retrofit types, while confidence in making energy-related decisions is associated with perceiving fewer problems in the retrofit process. Lack of information is an important barrier for some income groups.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Urban Studies
Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui, Alistair Griffiths, Jenny Roe, Timothy Heaton, Ross Cameron
Summary: Research in the UK found that regular gardening is significantly associated with improvements in health, reducing stress, and increasing physical activity. Gardening not only brings health benefits, but also direct pleasure to the participants.
Article
Biology
Dylan G. E. Gomes, Patrice Pottier, Robert Crystal-Ornelas, Emma J. Hudgins, Vivienne Foroughirad, Luna L. Sanchez-Reyes, Rachel Turba, Paula Andrea Martinez, David Moreau, Michael G. Bertram, Cooper A. Smout, Kaitlyn M. Gaynor
Summary: The biological sciences community recognizes the importance of open, reproducible, and transparent research practices. However, researchers face barriers in sharing their data and code, including knowledge barriers, concerns about reuse, and misaligned career incentives. By identifying and addressing these barriers, we can promote open science goals.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Eveline A. Noteboom, Anne M. May, Elsken van der Wall, Niek J. de Wit, Charles W. Helsper
Summary: Analysis of 31 studies reveals variations in patients' preferences and perceptions regarding involvement in cancer treatment decision-making, with a significant number perceiving a decisional role different from their preferred role. Improvements in patient involvement have been observed over the past decade, although there is still room for enhancement.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaoying Ding, Zhiyuan Zhao, Jie Zheng, Xiaopeng Yue, Han Jin, Yukun Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the spatial distribution and related factors of Chinese community gardens using kernel density estimation and overlay analysis methods. The results indicate that the spatial distribution of community gardens in China varies by region and is correlated with precipitation, temperature, and policy. There are similarities and differences in the patterns of different types of community gardens. The perceived benefits for social, ecological, and health aspects are higher than economic benefits, and the recognized barriers include lack of design and technology, rational management, effective operation, and institutional constraints.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei Luo, Siyu Song
Summary: Survey-based research has provided insights into perceived benefits and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among young adults in China. Social benefits and worry reduction are significant factors in their intention to vaccinate. These findings can inform vaccination promotion campaigns and health communication strategies.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Fabian Holzhueter, Florian Schuster, Stephan Heres, Johannes Hamann
Summary: The study identified different groups of patients with varying expectations and levels of engagement during ward rounds, highlighting a discrepancy in shared decision-making between doctors and patients. Encouraging patients to prepare agendas for ward rounds and improving patient participation and information procedures are essential for maximizing the potential of ward rounds.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Review
Psychiatry
Nafiso Ahmed, Sally Barlow, Lisa Reynolds, Nicholas Drey, Fareha Begum, Elizabeth Tuudah, Alan Simpson
Summary: This systematic review investigated the perceived barriers and enablers to implementing shared decision-making in risk assessment and risk management from mental health professionals' perspectives. The findings suggest that shared decision-making is not commonly used in mental health services, with key barriers being social influences and professional role identity, and key enablers being social influences and willingness to collaborate.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lisa Mackenzie, Elise Mansfield, Anne Herrmann, Alice Grady, Tiffany-Jane Evans, Robert Sanson-Fisher
Summary: The study found that breast cancer patients may encounter problems in medical decision making, and psychological distress significantly increases the likelihood of experiencing these problems, but does not lead to the misalignment of preferred and perceived roles.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)