End of Life, Metastatic Breast Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Metastatic Breast Cancer, Prognostic Tool, End of life, Clinicians, Prognosis, Qualitative Interview, Caregivers
Brief summary
I this qualitative study, Investigators will conduct semi-structured interviews with clinicians that are involved in the care of patients with breast cancer to evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility/usability of a metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool. These interviews will be conducted by the UNC CHAI Core and will continue until thematic saturation (estimated 10 participants). The investigators will code the qualitative data using emerging themes, guided by a well-established implementation science theory, the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). The information gained from these studies will inform an implementation approach to increase the usability and acceptability of a novel prognostic tool to assist oncologists in the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Detailed description
If this study is successful, Investigators will implement an MBC-specific prognostic tool to help clinicians identify patients who are at high risk of death in the next 30 days. Based on the input from clinicians in this proposal, as well as additional qualitative studies with patients and families, Investigators will design an implementation protocol to inform how to use this tool in clinical practice. Rather than simply publishing a prognostic tool that may not be adopted into practice, this project aims to ensure successful implementation of an evidence-based tool into the routine care of patients with MBC. Doing so will serve as an important step towards identifying high-risk patients and connecting ort to ensure high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALClinician Qualitative Interview
Interviews will be conducted by experienced qualitative researchers from the UNC Connected Health for Applications & Interventions (CHAI) Core. The interview will be conducted over the phone or secure videoconferencing. The interview will be conducted in a semi-structured fashion using an interview guide. However, because the purpose of this semi-structured qualitative interview study is to determine which themes participants identify as important, the exact content of each interview will differ, and the interview guide will be modified as additional interviews are conducted. Interviews will be audio recorded with concurrent notetaking by the interviewer.
Sponsors
Conquer Cancer Foundation
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Study design
Observational model
ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Verbal informed consent obtained to participate in the study. 2. Subject is willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator or protocol designee. 3. Physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or nurse navigator 4. At least 6 months of experience in the clinical care of patients with metastatic breast cancer in the United States.
Exclusion criteria
* Non-English Speaking
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Key barriers for use a metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool | 12 months | Study Investigators have developed a metastatic breast cancer (MBC)-specific prognostic calculator using the ASCO CancerLinQ Discovery database to help oncologists better estimate prognosis in MBC patients. Key barriers using this metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool will be identified, through semi-structured qualitative interviews with oncology clinicians. |
| Key facilitators for use of a metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool | 12 months | Study Investigators have developed a metastatic breast cancer (MBC)-specific prognostic calculator using the ASCO CancerLinQ Discovery database to help oncologists better estimate prognosis in MBC patients. Key facilitators using this metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool will be identified, through semi-structured qualitative interviews with oncology clinicians. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Key barriers for discussion of prognosis between oncology clinicians and patients with metastatic breast cancer | 12 months | Key barriers for discussion of prognosis between oncology clinicians and patients with metastatic breast cancer will be identified, through semi-structured qualitative interviews with oncology clinicians. |
| Key facilitators for discussion of prognosis between oncology clinicians and patients with metastatic breast cancer | 12 months | Key facilitators for discussion of prognosis between oncology clinicians and patients with metastatic breast cancer will be identified, through semi-structured qualitative interviews with oncology clinicians. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactTerri Eubanks, BSBA
Backup ContactErin Kelly, MPH, RD, LDN
Outcome results
None listed