Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The purpose of this study is to adapt a counseling intervention called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy to make it culturally relevant for Latinos. Cancer affects patients and their loved ones. Latinos often experience greater challenges due to the cancer. However, few studies and interventions focus on Latinos. We are interested in understanding what affects Latino patients' quality of life, and how to improve it
Overview of the Study. This project has 5 phases. In phases 1 and 2 the study team will work to gain an understanding of the sources of meaning, hope, legacy and identity in Latino patients with advanced cancer; and to explore the acceptability and feasibility of applying IMCP to Latinos diagnosed with advanced cancer. A convergent mixed-methods design will be utilized with a sample of 200 Latino patients diagnosed with advanced cancer for the quantitative phase, and a nested cohort of 14-20 for the qualitative phase from two cancer centers in New York City: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen…
Inclusion Criteria: Phase I: Quantitative * Diagnosed with stages III or IV solid tumor cancer \*(as per self report for ICCAN patients) * Age 18 or older * As per self report, Latino/a or Hispanic ethnicity * As per self report, fluent in oral Spanish (monolingual) or fluent in oral Spanish and English (bilingual) Phase 2: Qualitative * Enrolled in the quantitative phase of study (as seen above) * Completes the quantitative phase questionnaire * Scores above or below the threshold for the Distress Thermometer (DT≥4 or ≤3) * In the judgment of the investigator, willing and able to be inter…
MCP-L consists of seven-60 minute-individual sessions. The seven sessions are expected to be delivered every week or every two weeks over a span of 7-14 weeks.
Determines the degree of spiritual well-being
Waitlist Control Patients in the control condition will be allocated to a waitlist group to receive the intervention approximately three months after randomization.
Which includes 10 standardized scales Assessment/Evaluation Plan, Phase 1, 4 - Quantitative Measure Questionnaire).The interview guide will inquire about the comprehension and acceptability of, and alternative options for, these intervention components.
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