Regret concerning treatment decisions in patients with primary or secondary brain tumors – a cross-sectional exploratory bicentric analysis

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The study investigates decision regret (DR) in patients with high- and low-grade gliomas and brain metastases undergoing various treatments.
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DR is defined as dissatisfaction with past healthcare decisions and can negatively impact emotional and physical well-being.
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Factors influencing DR include treatment-related toxicities, disease progression, psychological distress, and decision-making involvement.
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The study utilizes the Decision Regret Scale (DRS) to assess regret associated with treatment decisions in brain tumor patients.
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Findings may highlight the need for improved shared decision-making processes to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce long-term distress.

Journal Of Neuro-Oncology (Springer)

by Julia Reuter, Tim Werfel, Alexander Rühle, Georg Wurschi, Anja Mehnert-Theuerkauf, Johannes Wach, Klaus Pietschmann, Tomas Kazda, Maximilian Römer, Nils H. Nicolay, Andreas Hinz, Clemens Seidel
March 25, 2026

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