VOICE: Values and Options in Cancer Care
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/12/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 2011 |
| End Date: | December 31, 2017 |
Randomized Controlled Trial(RCT)of Patient, Caregiver and Physician Communication Coaching in Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a combined intervention for patients,
caregivers and oncologists improves communication, quality of life, and quality of care.
caregivers and oncologists improves communication, quality of life, and quality of care.
The purpose of this study is to (a) determine whether a combined intervention for patients,
caregivers and physicians improves communication regarding treatment choices and prognosis in
cancer, (b) to determine whether the intervention improves patient and caregiver well-being,
quality of life and sense of peace, and (c) to determine whether the intervention affects
health services utilization.
caregivers and physicians improves communication regarding treatment choices and prognosis in
cancer, (b) to determine whether the intervention improves patient and caregiver well-being,
quality of life and sense of peace, and (c) to determine whether the intervention affects
health services utilization.
Inclusion Criteria: Physicians
- Currently in clinical practice at participating institutions
- Oncologist that cares for patients with solid tumors
- Not planning to leave the practice during the next 6 months
Inclusion Criteria: Patients
- Currently a patient of an enrolled physician
- Age 21 years or older
- Diagnosis of advanced cancer
- Able to understand spoken English (study personnel will read materials to low literacy
patients)
Inclusion Criteria: Caregivers
- Caregiver of a patient currently enrolled in the study
- Age 21 years or older
- Able to understand spoken English (study personnel will read materials to low literacy
patients)
Exclusion Criteria: Physicians
- Non Physicians and physicians who are not oncologists
- Oncologists who exclusively care for patients with hematological malignancies
- Prior involvement in health-related coaching interventions
Exclusion Criteria: Patients
- Unable to complete orally-administered surveys in English
- Hospitalized or in hospice care at the time of recruitment
- Prior involvement in health-related coaching interventions
- Anticipating bone marrow transplantation or diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma
Exclusion Criteria: Caregiver
Unable to complete orally-administered surveys in English
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