1、SEPTEMBER202 5Integrating Patient Awareness of Evidence-Based Care,Engagement in Key Decision-Making Points,and Shared Decision-MakingOptimizing Care Delivery for Patients With CancerWith cancer treatment evolving rapidly through medical advances,the value of patient-centered care is being increasin

2、gly recognized not only in academic literature,but also in clinical practice by patients,patient advocacy groups,and the broader healthcare ecosystem.Despite this growing awareness,achieving this type of care remains a challenge,with several barriers preventing the optimal involvement of patients in

3、 their cancer care journey.This report examines three key elements of patient-centered care and proposes actionable strategies to the current barriers,ultimately aiming to enhance patient engagement and improve clinical outcomes.Each chapter in the report assesses the current status of these element

4、s raising patient awareness of patient-facing clinical guidelines,engaging patients and caregivers at pivotal decision-making points along the care pathway,and empowering shared decision-making.Each of these areas offer opportunities for enhancing patient health.These chapters also lay out the impac

5、t of the suboptimal status of these elements and propose recommendations to improve the existing situation based on expert input.This report was independently produced by the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science,incorporating an Unmet Cancer Needs Sentiment Analysis performed by Outcomes4Me in col

6、laboration with AstraZeneca,insights from a patient advocacy expert roundtable,and additional IQVIA research.The report was funded by AstraZeneca.Find Out MoreIf you wish to receive future reports from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science or join our mailing list,visit iqviainstitute.org.MURRA