Preferences for Care Among African American Women Considering Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction.

Background: Approximately 20% of patients report inadequate discussions with their providers about reconstructive options, with an increased frequency reported in non-White women. Eliciting treatment preferences with adaptive choice-based conjoint (ACBC) analysis can improve our understanding of what patients' value. We aimed to determine what African American (AA) patients value when considering breast reconstruction options.

"That Little Bit of Time": Transition-to-Hospice Perspectives From Hospice Staff and Bereaved Family.

Background And Objectives: Many patients lack understanding of hospice services and their preparation for the transition to hospice at home may be insufficient. This study explored how hospice admissions staff and caregivers of hospice patients perceive the hospice admission process and the transition to hospice at home.

Research Design And Methods: We conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews with 2 subgroups: hospice admissions staff ( = 15) and bereaved caregivers of former hospice patients ( = 20).