Accelerating Adoption of Comparative Effectiveness Research Results with Patient Decision Support Interventions

Description

The study will rigorously evaluate the effects of systematically delivering decision support interventions that help men make informed decisions along the continuum of prostate cancer care, from screening to treatment.

Funder

Department of Health & Human Services/Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation

Start Date

September 01, 2010

End Date

August 31, 2013

Research Topics

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