"Patient Preference" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Individual's expression of desirability or value of one course of action, outcome, or selection in contrast to others.
| Descriptor ID |
D057240
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.100.150.750.625.500 F01.145.488.887.625.500 N04.452.822.700.500 N05.300.150.800.625.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Patient Preference- Patient Preference
- Patient Preferences
- Preference, Patient
- Preferences, Patient
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 2017 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Patient Preference" by people in Profiles.
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Exploring decision-making preferences around treatment in patients with advanced and recurrent uterine cancer. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2026 Sep; 36(9):104834.
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Evaluating the early effects of using an online educational module to elicit patient preferences for treatment following pre-visit screening for urinary incontinence in primary care. Fam Pract. 2026 04 03; 43(3).
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Implementing incentives in family medicine for opioid use disorder treatment: a qualitative inquiry on provider and patient preferences for a low magnitude reward program compatible with buprenorphine treatment. Addict Sci Clin Pract. 2025 12 22; 20(1):97.
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Reproductive health knowledge and preferences in adolescent rheumatology patients: a convergent mixed methods study. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2025 Nov 11; 23(1):112.
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Values and Preferences of Patients and Caregivers Regarding the Management of Moderate-to-Severe Asthma: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2026 03; 14(3):644-655.
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To what extent does social media influence patient choice of surgeon for temporomandibular joint replacement? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2025 12; 63(10):727-733.
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"That's what sets you at ease:" A qualitative analysis of patient preferences during anorectal exams. Am J Surg. 2025 Dec; 250:116600.
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Patient preferences for food allergy treatments in the United States: a discrete choice experiment. Curr Med Res Opin. 2025 Jul; 41(7):1303-1318.
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Preferences for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Implementation and Engagement in the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Care Continuum Among Patients Receiving Psychiatric Care in an Ending the HIV Epidemic Priority County. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2025 Aug 01; 99(4):349-358.
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Utilizing Patient Input in Rectal Cancer Trial Design. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2025 Jul 01; 117(7):1421-1428.