Identifying And Addressing Distress And Unmet Needs Of Gynecologic Cancer Caregivers
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This study is a prospective longitudinal cohort study with an embedded intervention. It follows participants with gynecologic malignancies and their informal caregivers over a 6-month period to assess caregiver distress, NMDOH, and patient outcomes.
Description
Primary Objectives: Caregivers of patients with gynecologic cancers are at risk for significant distress, which is further impacted by NMDOH. Although caregiver distress affects patient outcomes, it is not routinely measured or addressed in the clinical setting, and little is known about disparities in caregivers' distress and burden in a diverse gynecologic cancer population. We, therefore, propose the following objectives: 1. To measure distress and define the NMDOH needs of caregivers of patients with gynecologic cancers 2. To address unmet needs of gynecologic cancer caregivers through…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: This study will include participants from two categories: Patients: 1. Must be at least 18 years old 2. Must read and speak English or Spanish 3. Participants must have access to the internet via a smartphone, tablet, or computer (public or private), or have reliable access to a telephone to communicate with the study coordinator. 4. Patient presenting for initial or recurrence chemotherapy treatment for management of a gynecologic malignancy (cancer of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva, vagina, peritoneum, or fallopian tube) 5. No physical, psychological, or cognitive im…
Interventions
- OtherSurveys
Study surveys will be administered primarily in REDCap, or with the help of a coordinator (i.e. mailing surveys, over the phone, or with a tablet during clinic visits) if assistance is needed.
Location
- UT MD AndersonHouston, Texas