Michael A. Diefenbach
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Dr. Michael A. Diefenbach is a leading health psychologist whose research centers on patient decision-making, quality of life, and behavioral interventions in cancer care, particularly for prostate cancer. His work bridges the gap between clinical outcomes and patient experience, emphasizing how psychological and functional factors shape treatment satisfaction. In a seminal 2012 study (39 citations), Diefenbach demonstrated that baseline functional status may predict decisional regret following robotic prostatectomy, revealing that patients with poorer preoperative function are more likely to regret their surgical choice. This finding underscores his broader contribution: identifying modifiable psychosocial predictors to improve shared decision-making and reduce long-term distress. With over 150 publications and numerous NIH-funded grants, Diefenbach has shaped how clinicians counsel patients about treatment trade-offs. He has also developed and tested tailored decision aids and symptom management programs, advancing patient-centered oncology. His work is widely cited in urology, behavioral medicine, and health services research, reflecting its impact on both clinical practice and patient well-being.
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