How to create value with constrained budgets in oncological care? A narrative review

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Table 1. Selection of examples of values for oncological patients and other stakeholders.

Impact on daily life and future of patients

Impact on future plans and choices

Ability to work

Ability to care for children

Costs for patients and loved ones

Additional care

Travel expenses patients/relatives

Loss of income

Quality of life

Hair loss

Neuropathy

Infertility

Fear (of recurrence)

Cognition and concentration

Depression

Relationship with (grand)children

Relationship with partner

Relationship with friends/family

Existential questioning

Impact on loved ones

Informal care

Work ability

Psychological impact

Societal impact

Work ability

(In)direct health-care costs

Societal balancing

Quality of treatment

Long-term health

Survival

Ease of use

Source: Vrinzen et al. [10].

Vrinzen CEJ, Bloemendal HJ, Stuart E, et al. Cancer treatments touch a wide range of values that count for patients and other stakeholders: what are the implications for decision-making? Cancer Med. 2023 Mar;12(5):6105–6116. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5336

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