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Words Do Matter: A Systematic Review On How Different Terminology For The Same Condition Influences Management Preferences, Brooke Nickel, Alexandra Barratt, Tessa Copp, Ray Moynihan, Kirsten Mccaffery
Words Do Matter: A Systematic Review On How Different Terminology For The Same Condition Influences Management Preferences, Brooke Nickel, Alexandra Barratt, Tessa Copp, Ray Moynihan, Kirsten Mccaffery
Ray Moynihan
OBJECTIVES: Changing terminology for low-risk, screen-detected conditions has now been recommended by several expert groups in order to prevent overdiagnosis and reduce the associated harms of overtreatment. However, the effect of terminology on patients' preferences for management is not well understood. This review aims to synthesise existing studies on terminology and its impact on management decision making. DESIGN: Systematic review. METHODS: Studies were included that compared two or more terminologies to describe the same condition and measured the effect on treatment or management preferences and/or choices. Studies were identified via database searches from inception to April 2017, and from reference …