Facilitating the Engagement and Satisfaction of Older Adults in Their Cancer Care Planning: A Randomized Study to Understand the Preferences and Views of Older Adults Regarding the Use of Geriatric and Objective Functional Assessments for Cancer Treatment Planning
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Summary
This Interventional clinical study aims to explore how receiving information about their health and physical abilities affects the treatment decisions of older adults. The study will look at whether sharing detailed assessments of their health and functional status helps older adults better understand their condition and make informed decisions about their care. The main question it aims to answer is if providing this information changes the treatment priorities of older adults, helping them focus on what matters most to them in their medical care.
Description
This randomized, interventional, cancer care delivery trial will test whether receipt of Geriatric Assessment (GA) and Objective Functional Status (OFS) assessment data affects older adults' treatment priorities. It will also assess the preferences of older adults for the collection, sharing, and use of their assessment data. Finally, it will explore whether less fit patients experience a lower level of satisfaction and a greater degree of regret with their decision to undergo anti-cancer therapy. This study will utilize a randomized design where participants will be randomized to either the i…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 65+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 65 At the time of study screening either: * Started a new qualifying index regimen within the last 30 days (inclusive) * Are being considered for a new qualifying index regimen Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded if they * Do not have the capacity to consent to study procedures * Are unable to complete English language questionnaires * Are already using an activity tracker on a daily basis (and therefore may be aware of their current level of activity) * Are enrolled in another study in which physical activity is a substantial part or all o…
Interventions
- OtherCancer care delivery
Early vs. delayed sharing of GA and OFS diagnostic results and how that sharing affects patient preferences, decision- making, and satisfaction in the context of participants' cancer care.
Location
- Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania