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Sampling in Qualitative Research: Insights from an Overview of the Methods Literature by Gentles, Stephen, Charles, Cathy, Ploeg, Jenny, McKibbon, K. Ann

“…The methods literature regarding sampling in qualitative research is characterized by important inconsistencies and ambiguities, which can be problematic for…”
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Decision-making in the physician–patient encounter: revisiting the shared treatment decision-making model by Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram, Whelan, Tim

“…In this paper we revisit and add elements to our earlier conceptual framework on shared treatment decision-making within the context of different…”
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Shared decision-making in primary care: Tailoring the Charles et al. model to fit the context of general practice by Murray, Elizabeth, Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram

“…To explore the application of the original Charles et al. model of shared treatment decision-making [Charles C, Gafni A, Whelan T. Shared decision-making in…”
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Oncologists' Perceptions of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients' Preference for Participation in Treatment Decision Making and Strategies for When and How to Involve Patients in This Process by Elit, Laurie, Charles, Cathy A, Gafni, Amiram

“…The treatment decision-making (TDM) process in the medical encounter in ovarian cancer (OC) is directed by oncologists. There is little information on…”
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Are Cancer-Related Decision Aids Effective? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by O'BRIEN, Mary Ann, WHELAN, Timothy J, VILLASIS-KEEVER, Miguel, GAFNI, Amiram, CHARLES, Cathy, ROBERTS, Robin, SCHIFF, Susan, WENJIE CAI

“…Decision aids (DAs) have been developed to improve communication between health professionals and patients, and to involve patients in decisions about their…”
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Shared Treatment Decision Making: What Does It Mean to Physicians? by CHARLES, Cathy A, WHELAN, Tim, GAFNI, Amiram, WILLAN, Andy, FARRELL, Sylvia

“…Physicians are urged to practice shared treatment decision making (STDM), yet this concept is poorly understood. We developed a conceptual framework describing…”
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The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook by Chapman, Vicky, Charles, Cathy

“…Praise for previous editions:“An excellent resource for both student midwives and qualified staff alike.”(Alison James, Midwifery Lecturer, Plymouth…”
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The physician–patient encounter: The physician as a perfect agent for the patient versus the informed treatment decision-making model by Gafni, Amiram, Charles, Cathy, Whelan, Tim

“…Assuming a goal of arriving at a treatment decision which is based on the physician's knowledge and the patient's preferences, we discuss the feasibility of…”
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Consent for use of personal information for health research: do people with potentially stigmatizing health conditions and the general public differ in their opinions? by Willison, Donald J, Steeves, Valerie, Charles, Cathy, Schwartz, Lisa, Ranford, Jennifer, Agarwal, Gina, Cheng, Ji, Thabane, Lehana

“…Stigma refers to a distinguishing personal trait that is perceived as or actually is physically, socially, or psychologically disadvantageous. Little is known…”
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The meaning of playing-related musculoskeletal disorders to classical musicians by Zaza, Christine, Charles, Cathy, Muszynski, Alicja

“…In creating and performing music, musicians can experience health problems from the high physical and psychological demands of their profession…”
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Alternatives to project-specific consent for access to personal information for health research: insights from a public dialogue by Willison, Donald J, Swinton, Marilyn, Schwartz, Lisa, Abelson, Julia, Charles, Cathy, Northrup, David, Cheng, Ji, Thabane, Lehana

“…The role of consent for research use of health information is contentious. Most discussion has focused on when project-specific consent may be waived but,…”
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Values and preferences in oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation, physicians' and patients' perspectives: protocol for a two-phase study by Alonso-Coello, Pablo, Montori, Victor M, Solà, Ivan, Schünemann, Holger J, Devereaux, Philipe, Charles, Cathy, Roura, Mercè, Díaz, M Gloria, Souto, Juan Carlos, Alonso, Rafael, Oliver, Sven, Ruiz, Rafael, Coll-Vinent, Blanca, Diez, Ana Isabel, Gich, Ignasi, Guyatt, Gordon

“…Oral anticoagulation prevents strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation but, for reasons that remain unclear, less than 40% of all patients with atrial…”
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What we know about treatment decision making in ovarian cancer by Cathy Charles, Amiram Gafni, Laurie Elit

“…Objectives: To describe what is known about the three stages of treatment decision making (TDM) in the medical encounter: (1) information exchange, (2)…”
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Family involvement in cancer treatment decision-making: A qualitative study of patient, family, and clinician attitudes and experiences by Laidsaar-Powell, Rebekah, Butow, Phyllis, Bu, Stella, Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram, Fisher, Alana, Juraskova, Ilona

“…Highlights • Family are often involved in decision-making- researching treatments, asking questions, being a sounding board. • Family involvement in…”
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From rhetoric to reality: including patient voices in supportive cancer care planning by Gold, Sara K. Tedford, Abelson, Julia, Charles, Cathy A.

“…Objective  To explore the extent and manner of patient participation in the planning of regional supportive care networks throughout the province of Ontario…”
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The TRIO Framework: Conceptual insights into family caregiver involvement and influence throughout cancer treatment decision-making by Laidsaar-Powell, Rebekah, Butow, Phyllis, Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram, Entwistle, Vikki, Epstein, Ronald, Juraskova, Ilona

“…Highlights • Empirically-grounded conceptual Framework of DM with a corresponding graphical aid. • Focuses on the form and extent of family caregiver…”
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Lay participation in health care decision making: a conceptual framework by Charles, C, DeMaio, S

“…Lay participation in health care decision making has attracted increasing interest in Canada, with numerous provincial government reports advocating this…”
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The vexing problem of defining the meaning, role and measurement of values in treatment decision-making by Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram

“…Two international movements, evidence-based medicine (EBM) and shared decision-making (SDM) have grappled for some time with issues related to defining the…”
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The evidence-based medicine model of clinical practice: scientific teaching or belief-based preaching? by Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram, Freeman, Emily

“…Rationale  Evidence‐based medicine (EBM) is commonly advocated as a ‘gold standard’ of clinical practice. A prominent definition of EBM is: the integration of…”
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A review of health literacy: Definitions, interpretations, and implications for policy initiatives by Malloy-Weir, Leslie J., Charles, Cathy, Gafni, Amiram, Entwistle, Vikki

“…Definitions and interpretations of 'health literacy' have important implications for the delivery of health care and for health policy-related initiatives.We…”
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