Feasibility of an Individualized Goals of Care Discussion Guide for Advanced Breast Cancer

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-01-22

Study Completion Date

2019-04-29

Brief Summary

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This research study is evaluating whether asking patients to fill out a brief survey about their goals and preferences for care and giving this survey to their clinician before the next visit helps improve communication and decision-making in breast cancer care.

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Detailed Description

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The purpose of this study is to understand patient preferences for communication and decision-making for advanced breast cancer. The investigators want to better understand what topics the participant wants their doctors and nurses to address with the participant in clinic, and the investigators want to evaluate whether asking patients to fill out a brief survey about their goals and preferences for care and giving this survey to their clinician before the next visit is a good idea that helps to improve communication and decision-making in breast cancer care.

Conditions

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Breast Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Survey QOL

* Study participants will be provided with the Individualized Goals of Care Discussion Guide (IGCDG) consisting of a brief pamphlet and the IGCDG questionnaire.
* Participants will be asked to complete the IGCDG questionnaire prior to their next visit.
* Participants will also complete an 8-week follow-up survey after the clinic visit to evaluate the impact on patient satisfaction with care, communication, and care received.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

IGCDG

Intervention Type OTHER

The IGCDG reviews topics of concern for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Interventions

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IGCDG

The IGCDG reviews topics of concern for patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age ≥ 18
* Diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer within the past 3 years
* Receiving care at the MGH Cancer Center
* Verbal and written fluency in English
* Within 6 weeks of a new line of breast cancer therapy and/or progression on scans and/or a change in current breast cancer therapy regimen

Exclusion Criteria

* Unwilling or unable to participate in the study
* Is medically or otherwise unable to participate (as determined by a physician or study PI)
* Enrolled in hospice

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No