A Patient-centered Communication Tool (UR-GOAL) for Older Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Their Caregivers, and Their Oncologists
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Behavioral: UR-GOAL communication tool
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
- Enrollment
- 15
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Usefulness
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 12 days ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a pilot study to evaluate the usability and feasibility of a patient-centered communication tool (University of Rochester-Geriatric Oncology Assessment for acute myeloid Leukemia or UR-GOAL) among 15 older patients with AML, their caregivers, and oncologists.
Detailed Description
Older adults with AML and their caregivers may benefit from help and support in understanding their treatment options. This pilot study seeks to evaluate the usability and feasibility of the UR-GOAL communication tool. The UR-GOAL tool will incorporate conjoint analysis to elicit patient preferences as well as assessments of fitness and prognostic awareness.
Investigators
Kah Poh Loh
Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)
University of Rochester
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •for Patients:
- •Age ≥60 years (conventional definition of older age in AML)
- •Newly diagnosed AML
- •Considering treatment
- •Able to provide informed consent
- •English-speaking
- •Inclusion Criteria for Caregivers:
- •Selected by the patient when asked if there is a "family member, partner, friend or caregiver \[age 21 or older\] with whom you discuss or who can be helpful in health-related matters;" patients who cannot identify such a person ("caregiver") can be eligible for the study. A caregiver need not be someone who lives with the patient or provides direct hands-on care. A caregiver can be any person who provides support (in any way) to the patient.
- •Able to provide informed consent
- •English-speaking
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Experimental: Experimental Arm: single
The UR-GOAL tool will incorporate conjoint analysis to elicit patient preferences as well as assessments of fitness and prognostic awareness.
Intervention: Behavioral: UR-GOAL communication tool
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Usefulness
Time Frame: Four weeks
Usefulness was assessed using the Preparation for Decision Making Scale (mean score range from 1 to 5, and higher scores indicate greater usefulness)
Feasibility (Recruitment Rates)
Time Frame: Four weeks
Percentage of patients who consented to the study ultimately completed the study intervention and post-intervention assessment
Secondary Outcomes
- Pre-post Changes in the Following Outcomes: Geriatric Depression Scale-15(Four Weeks)
- Pre-post Changes in the Following Outcomes: General Anxiety Disorder-7(Four weeks)
- Pre-post Changes in the Following Outcomes:Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interactions (PEPPI)(Four weeks)