Transitioning Care: Perspectives of Older Women With Early Breast Cancer on Current Telemedicine Modalities
NCT ID: NCT04990934
Last Updated: 2021-12-09
Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
15 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2021-07-02
2021-10-10
Brief Summary
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The goal of our study is to better understand older breast cancer patients' experiences with telephone and video telemedicine with regard to visit convenience, completeness, and interpersonal satisfaction through semi-structured interviews with patients.
Detailed Description
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30 participants will be consented in this study. 20 will have participated in video telemedicine appointments with their treating breast cancer oncologists, and 10 will have used telephone. Semi-structured interviews lasting no more than 30 minutes will be conducted to ascertain the participant's (1) reason for choosing a certain telemedicine modality, (2) perception of telemedicine visit convenience, completeness, and interpersonal satisfaction compared to in-person visits, and (3) use of peripheral virtual support from healthcare team, such as messaging in MyChart. After the interview has been conducted, the patient will be asked complete the patient-reported portion of the Geriatric Assessment (GA) either through an internet link, or verbally with the research staff reading the questions and recording the answers. Data pertaining to the participant's breast cancer diagnosis and treatment will be extracted from Epic@UNC.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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CASE_ONLY
RETROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Video Telemedicine
20 participants will have used video telemedicine for appointments with their treating oncologist.
Semistructured Interview
Patients with breast cancer (Stage I-III) will be interviewed about their experiences of telemedicine.
Telephone Telemedicine
10 participants will have used telephone telemedicine for appointments with their treating oncologist.
Semistructured Interview
Patients with breast cancer (Stage I-III) will be interviewed about their experiences of telemedicine.
Interventions
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Semistructured Interview
Patients with breast cancer (Stage I-III) will be interviewed about their experiences of telemedicine.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* age 65 or older
* diagnosed with early breast cancer (Stage I-III)
* completed primary treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment)
* received in-person outpatient care at North Caroline Cancer Hospital before transitioning to telemedicine after March 2020
* providing written informed consent
* able to understand and speak English.
65 Years
110 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Caroline R Buse, MM, BA, BM
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
UNC School of Medicine Student
Locations
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UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Countries
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References
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Sirintrapun SJ, Lopez AM. Telemedicine in Cancer Care. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2018 May 23;38:540-545. doi: 10.1200/EDBK_200141.
Eberly LA, Kallan MJ, Julien HM, Haynes N, Khatana SAM, Nathan AS, Snider C, Chokshi NP, Eneanya ND, Takvorian SU, Anastos-Wallen R, Chaiyachati K, Ambrose M, O'Quinn R, Seigerman M, Goldberg LR, Leri D, Choi K, Gitelman Y, Kolansky DM, Cappola TP, Ferrari VA, Hanson CW, Deleener ME, Adusumalli S. Patient Characteristics Associated With Telemedicine Access for Primary and Specialty Ambulatory Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Dec 1;3(12):e2031640. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.31640.
Narasimha S, Madathil KC, Agnisarman S, Rogers H, Welch B, Ashok A, Nair A, McElligott J. Designing Telemedicine Systems for Geriatric Patients: A Review of the Usability Studies. Telemed J E Health. 2017 Jun;23(6):459-472. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2016.0178. Epub 2016 Nov 22.
Rowland JH, Bellizzi KM. Cancer survivorship issues: life after treatment and implications for an aging population. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Aug 20;32(24):2662-8. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2014.55.8361. Epub 2014 Jul 28.
Related Links
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Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, HR 6074, 116th Cong (2020)
Medicare and Medicaid Programs, Basic Health Program, and Exchanges; Additional Policy and Regulatory Revisions in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Final Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions Changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2021 (December 1, 2020).
Pew Research Center: Tech Adoption Climbs Among Older Adults
Other Identifiers
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LCCC2105
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id