Breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Randomized controlled trial method
A mixed research method and a pilot and feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) design will be used. This mixed method and RCT will involve developing and impl
36-55, and above 55 years) and location/ site (Kamloops and Revelstoke) to certify equal proportions of the participants by these factors in both arms. Random allocations within strata are computer ge
Sponsors
Thompson Rivers University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. People aged above 18 years (19 years and older) 2. People who are able to read, understand, and write in English or any other languages 3. People with a diagnosis of breast cancer at all stages 4. People eligible for treatment 5. People post-treatment 6. People with operable cases of breast cancer 7. People who are undergoing conserving breast cancer surgeries 8. People who are undergoing breast cancer adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. People with advanced breast cancer and metastasis to other organs such as brain, bone, liver 2. People with concurrent malignancies 3. People with secondary cancers 4. Neonates, infants, and children less than 19 years 5. People with self-reported severe, undiagnosed, and untreated psychiatric or cognitive problems preventing informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Breast Cancer Navigation is measured using the Breast Cancer Navigation Survey (BCNS) at 3 months, and 6 months 2. Participant Satisfaction with Navigation is measured using the Participant Satisfaction with Navigation Scale (PSNS) at 3 months, and 6 months 3. Satisfaction with Interpersonal Relationships is measured using the Satisfaction with Interpersonal Relationships (SIPR) at 3 months, and 6 months 4. Perspectives of Diagnosis and Treatment are measured using the Breast Cancer Navigation Interview at 6 months 5. Feasibility, Acceptability, and Satisfaction are measured using the Breast Cancer Navigation Interview at 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Health-Related Quality of Life is measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Breast (FACT-B) at baseline 2. Cost is measured using the COST-FACIT Version 2 at baseline | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactMelba D'Souza
Outcome results
None listed