NCT05694650Recruiting

Perceptions of Hospital Care at Home for Patients With Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Providers, Patients and Caregivers.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Start Date

10/12/2022

Completion Date

9/30/2028

Summary

The objective of this qualitative research study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of cancer care providers, patients with cancer and caregivers regarding hospital care at home. We aim to conduct qualitative interviews to inform implementation of future on oncology hospital care at home programs

Detailed Description

Interviews and focus groups will be conducted in English only using an interview guide (attached). The interview guide was based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)8 to provide a broad understanding of the potential barriers and enablers of implementing a hospital care at home program. In summary, interviews will begin with an overview of the qualitative research study followed by verification of a completed demographic questionnaire

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Cancer Care Providers * Cancer care providers of any specialty, including but not limited to oncologists, surgeons, hospitalists, emergency medicine physicians, nurses (including nurse practitioners), physician assistants, and any other member of the cancer care team (eg social workers or physical therapists) * Employed by the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 2. Patients * Adults ages 18 and over * Currently undergoing or completed cancer treatment within the last 5 years at MD Anderson * Able to speak and read in English 3. Caregivers * Adults ages 18 and over * Self-identifies as a caregiver of an individual over 18 who is currently undergoing cancer treatment or completed cancer treatment within the last 5 years at MD Anderson * Able to speak and read in English Exclusion: None

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Focus Group

BEHAVIORAL

Interview

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Conditions

Cancer

Locations

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas 77030

United States