Evaluating the Impact of TrialTalkTM; to Foster Equitable Cancer Care
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
This clinical trial seeks to understand patients' experiences with the healthcare team and the quality of communication between patients and doctors in cancer clinics. The main question it aims to answer is: * Does TrialTalk™ improve communication between providers and patients? Participants will complete questionnaires before and after their standard of care clinic visit.
Description
The online TrialTalk™ training system uses evidence-based principles and best practices for instructional design for adult learners. The system uses a four-stage learning goal framework (i.e., knowledge, skill, understanding, and application) to ensure that the training moves from rote knowledge- and skill acquisition to integration, application, ownership, and long-term memory in clinical practice. The first module introduces the TrialTalk™ framework, why it's relevant and effective to patients and providers and describes the learning goals for the rest of the course. The second module focuse…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria - Providers: * Hematologists, medical oncologists, or hematology/oncology fellows * Willing to complete TrialTalk™ training Inclusion Criteria - Patients: * ≥ 18 years old * have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer * identify as Black, African American, or non-Hispanic White * potentially eligible for a therapeutic phase I, II or III clinical trial * can read and understand English to complete the study questionnaires * had previous visits with the enrolled provider Exclusion Criteria - Providers: * providers who received previous training in the TrialTalk™ method or used i…
Interventions
- OtherTrialTalk™
TrialTalk™ is a communication tool that focuses on making the options visible and accessible while involving patients in the discussion.
Locations (3)
- Northwestern Memorial HospitalChicago, Illinois
- Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, South Carolina
- University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, Wisconsin