Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
40 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2016-01-31
2017-08-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Visit 1: Baseline
Informed consent will be obtained demonstrating an interest in participating.
A visit with the social worker will take place during Visit 1. This session will be held in a private office and allows participant time for discussion regarding any challenges, struggles and/or barriers they may be experiencing.
The following baseline questionnaires/surveys will be administered:
Modified Patient Activation Measure - measures participant confidence in taking care of their own health.
Distress Thermometer - measures participant distress level during the past week.
Patient Health Questionnaire -measures depression symptoms and severity if any.
Clinical information will be taken from participant's medical record. There may be follow-up questions related to data if information is unclear or incomplete.
Upon completion of Visit 1, participant will receive a satisfaction survey to evaluate how participant satisfaction with social worker interaction.
Social Worker Interventions: After Visit 1 and before Visit 2
The social worker will develop an intervention for participant during Visit 1 appointment. As many calls or in person meetings participant requires will take place. There will be no limit and it will be determined by participant's needs.
Visit 2: Follow-up After 6 Months
Upon completion of participant's six month follow-up in the study, the following questionnaires/surveys will be administered:
Modified Patient Activation Measure - measures how confident participant is at taking care of their own health.
Distress Thermometer - measures how much distress participant has been experiencing in the past week.
Patient Health Questionnaire - measures if participant has symptoms of depression and the severity of those symptoms.
Satisfaction Survey - measures how satisfied participant is with the social worker interaction.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Glaucoma of any type, characterized by glaucomatous optic neuropathy and corresponding visual field (VF) defect
* Referred to staff social worker for intervention
* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Exclusion Criteria
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Wills Eye
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Scott Fudemberg, MD
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Scott J Fudemberg, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Wills Eye Hospital
Locations
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Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Countries
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References
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Fudemberg SJ, Amarasekera DC, Silverstein MH, Linder KM, Heffner P, Hark LA, Waisbourd M. Overcoming Barriers to Eye Care: Patient Response to a Medical Social Worker in a Glaucoma Service. J Community Health. 2016 Aug;41(4):845-9. doi: 10.1007/s10900-016-0162-1.
Other Identifiers
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IRB#15-XXX
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id