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March 19, 2026BJU International0 citationsOpen Access

Perspectives on Shared Decision-Making in Kidney Cancer Management

Empowering choices: insights from healthcare professionals on shared decision‐making in kidney cancer

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KBKatharina BeyerLVLionne D. F. VenderbosOEOlivier Exertier

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Overview

Qualitative research captures healthcare professionals' views on shared decision-making in kidney cancer care, indicating significant barriers and potential facilitators.

Key Points

  • Explore healthcare professionals' views on what enables or hinders shared decision-making in small renal masses management.
  • Conducted a systematic literature search to inform a discussion guide.
  • Undertook qualitative research with healthcare professionals managing small renal masses.
  • Performed semi-structured interviews and facilitated a focus group in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.
  • 30 healthcare professionals participated in the study across three countries.
  • Shared decision-making was valued but inconsistently implemented, influenced by national healthcare structures.
  • Barriers included clinician bias, variable patient engagement, time constraints, while facilitators involved clear communication and visual aids.

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Beyer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb92f2496e729e62980a0dhttps://doi.org/10.1111/bju.70177
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