Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients to Assess Social Determinants of Health
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
To learn more about social and financial factors that may influence outcomes of TCT treatment at MD Anderson.
Description
Primary Objective: To determine the relationship between participant social determinants of health (SDOH) and outcomes following transplantation and cellular therapy at MDACC.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria 1. ≥ 18 years of age. 2. Received financial clearance for TCT. Qualitative study - patients 1. Patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient, 2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery. 3. The patient is willing to participate in a semi-structured interview. Qualitative study - caregivers 1. Caregiver(s) of a patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient. 2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care de…
Interventions
- BehavioralSocial Determinants of Health Questionnaire
Participants will also complete a questionnaire about financial barriers to care within the past year, including income bracket and difficulty affording cost-of-living or medical expenses.
Location
- MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, Texas