PSA TOOL for Prostate Cancer Screening Discussions
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Prostate Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 40 - 69 |
| Updated: | 5/12/2018 |
| Start Date: | May 2, 2017 |
| End Date: | April 23, 2018 |
Testing of a Brief Tool (PSA TOOL) for Prostate Cancer Screening Discussions in Primary Care Settings
The study team created a tool to help identify patients who may benefit from shared decision
making in the primary care setting. This tool is a guide to aid in decision making for
prostate cancer screening. The team proposes the topics to be discussed in the screening
conversation include the risk for developing prostate cancer based upon age, race/ethnicity,
family history of prostate cancer, history of previous digital rectal exam, and history of
previous prostate specific antigen (PSA) as well as self-reported health status and
preferences for treatment. The team now proposes 1) testing this tool first for ease of use
in primary care clinics 2) revising this tool based upon feedback from patients and
providers, then 3) testing this tool for effectiveness in improving patient knowledge that
they have an option to be screened for prostate cancer and of specific factors to be
considered in the screening decision.
making in the primary care setting. This tool is a guide to aid in decision making for
prostate cancer screening. The team proposes the topics to be discussed in the screening
conversation include the risk for developing prostate cancer based upon age, race/ethnicity,
family history of prostate cancer, history of previous digital rectal exam, and history of
previous prostate specific antigen (PSA) as well as self-reported health status and
preferences for treatment. The team now proposes 1) testing this tool first for ease of use
in primary care clinics 2) revising this tool based upon feedback from patients and
providers, then 3) testing this tool for effectiveness in improving patient knowledge that
they have an option to be screened for prostate cancer and of specific factors to be
considered in the screening decision.
Objectives:
1. To pilot test a decision making tool, the PSA TOOL, for prostate cancer screening for
usefulness and ease of use in primary care practices.
2. To revise the PSA TOOL based upon provider and patient feedback.
3. To assess patient knowledge about the option to be screened for prostate cancer and
factors to consider in the prostate cancer screening decision before and after use of
the tool.
Study Design:
This protocol is for field testing of a brief tool to improve prostate cancer screening
discussions that occur at previously scheduled primary care outpatient visits.
1. To pilot test a decision making tool, the PSA TOOL, for prostate cancer screening for
usefulness and ease of use in primary care practices.
2. To revise the PSA TOOL based upon provider and patient feedback.
3. To assess patient knowledge about the option to be screened for prostate cancer and
factors to consider in the prostate cancer screening decision before and after use of
the tool.
Study Design:
This protocol is for field testing of a brief tool to improve prostate cancer screening
discussions that occur at previously scheduled primary care outpatient visits.
Inclusion Criteria:
Provider:
- Provider at selected primary care practices in the Cleveland Clinic Health System
- Willing to utilize a guide to aid in decision making for prostate cancer screening
Patient:
- Patient of participating Cleveland Clinic primary care provider who is scheduled for a
routine appointment with the provider
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not a patient or provider of the Cleveland Clinic Health System
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