Assessing Patient Preferences and a Clinical Tool for Evaluating for Sexual Function in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Childhood Cancer
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Enrollment
- 24
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Describe AYA CCS perspectives on implementation of screening for sexual dysfunction, including preferred modality, setting and timing for evaluating sexual dysfunction.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This is a qualitative research study involving semistructured interviews and Think-Aloud methodology during completion of a clinical screening tool. All participants will undergo the same semistructured interviews.
Detailed Description
The proposed research will explore patient-centered approaches to evaluating younger Adolescent/young adult Childhood cancer survivors for sexual dysfunction, including strategies for implementation and usability of thePatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information® v2.0 Brief Profile for Sexual Function and Satisfaction Brief, an existing adult screening tool. This study will include interviews with 24 patients age 15-24 who were diagnosed with cancer prior to age 18, and treated with chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery and are now at least two years off therapy.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Ability to read and understand the postcard consent.
- •Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
- •Age 15-24 at time of enrollment
- •History of cancer diagnosis, diagnosed at \<18 years old
- •Off therapy (chemotherapy, surgery, radiation) for a minimum of 2 years
- •Sufficient cognitive functioning such that participants are able to complete study measures, as determined by their physician and research personnel.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Developmental or intellectual disability, as determined by the patient's physician
- •Received neither chemotherapy nor radiation therapy
- •Non-English speaking
- •Non-English reading
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Describe AYA CCS perspectives on implementation of screening for sexual dysfunction, including preferred modality, setting and timing for evaluating sexual dysfunction.
Time Frame: 1 year
Qualitative interviews will be conducted by phone by a trained qualitative research interviewer. Interviews will be in-depth and semistructured, utilizing a combination of broad, open-ended questions and more specific probes. The interview guide was developed with the help of Dr. Michael Fisher, PhD, who has expertise in qualitative research methodology. The interviewer will take detailed field notes. This portion of the interview will last approximately 25-35 minutes and will be digitally recorded and professionally transcribed. After each interview, the interviewer will complete an Interview Summary Form, which will serve as a memoing tool and summarize initial themes or impressions that may be relevant to the research question.
Secondary Outcomes
- Assess AYA CCS perceptions of the PROMIS SexFS Brief, an existing adult clinical screening tool for sexual dysfunction, in a qualitative pilot study.(1 year)