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Perceptions and Misconceptions of PSA Screening in Switzerland: A Preference Epidemiology Study
PSA screening for prostate cancer remains controversial due to the trade-offs between potential benefits and harms, particularly overdiagnosis and overtreatment. This study applies a preference epidemiology approach to explore how individuals evaluate these trade-offs and identify thresholds at which screening is perceived as acceptable or burdensome. We examined both personal and societal perspectives on PSA…
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Introducing Preference Epidemiology: Improving Patient-Centered Approaches in Health Decision-Making
Preference epidemiology is an emerging field that examines how individual values, preferences, and perceptions influence health-related choices, particularly in contexts involving complex trade-offs between benefits, burdens, risks and harms. This commentary introduces the concept of preference epidemiology, exploring its significance in shaping patient-centered healthcare policies and communication strategies. By systematically capturing the diversity in individual…
