Prospective, Multi-center, Cluster-randomized, Pragmatic, Mixed-method Pilot Study Evaluating a Consultation Training Program for Physicians Within the Framework of KOKON (Competence Network Complementary Medicine in Oncology)
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast-cancer
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
- Enrollment
- 137
- Locations
- 8
- Primary Endpoint
- Effectiveness of the training program
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of a consultation training program for physicians on the quality of their consultations of breast cancer patients regarding complementary medicine. We assume that the training program might enhance the communication of relevant information, empathy of the physicians or satisfaction with the consultation.
Investigators
Claudia M. Witt
Prof. Dr. Claudia M. Witt, MBA
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Effectiveness of the training program
Time Frame: day 1-7
This is an exploratory study. The main aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program which will be achieved using the different outcome measures defined here as secondary outcome measures.
Secondary Outcomes
- Knowledge about complementary medicine in oncology and consultations (physicians)(day 1-7)
- Evaluation of each consultation session (physicians)(day 1-7)
- Empathy: CARE (patient)(day 1-7)
- Empathy: REM (patient)(day 1-7)
- Satisfaction with the consultation session (patient)(day 1-7)
- Quality of information (patient)(day 1-7)
- Qualitative analysis of focus groups (physicians)(day 1-7)
- Qualitative analysis of videotapings of consultation sessions(day 1-7)