Fig. 1From: Preparing for colorectal surgery: a qualitative study of experiences and preferences of patients in Western CanadaConceptual model of identified themes, showing how mental and emotional health (theme 4) and informed decision-making, including informational needs (theme 2) were prominent concepts reinforced and determined by both access to and received social support (theme 1), and personalized care (theme 3); with mental health and informed decision-making mutually reinforcing one another in the setting of colorectal surgeryBack to article page