<p>‘I Want the Whole Package’. Elderly Patients’ Preferences for Follow-Up After Abnormal Cervical Test Results: A Qualitative Study</p>

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Authors

Pia Kirkegaard · Regional Hospital Randers

Line Winther Gustafson · Aarhus University

Lone Kjeld Petersen · University of Southern Denmark

Abstract

Most elderly patients wanted closure involving cone biopsy, and they expressed tolerance towards overtreatment to reduce their risk of cervical cancer. Thus, clinicians should present known risks and benefits to elderly patients facing risk of overtreatment after abnormal cervical test results.

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Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

Publication Details

Published in: Patient Preference and Adherence

Volume Volume 14, pp. 1185-1193

DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s259095

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<p>‘I Want the Whole Package’. Elderly Patients’ Preferences for Follow-Up After Abnormal Cervical Test Results: A Qualitative Study</p>