Gynecologic Cancers
Conditions
Keywords
Long-duration Chemotherapy, Nighttime Day Hospital, Cancer Care Organization, Patient Preferences
Brief summary
This observational study aims to assess the interest of patients with gynecologic cancers in a nighttime Day Hospital service for the administration of long-duration chemotherapy infusions. An anonymous online survey will be distributed to eligible patients to evaluate their preferences, perceived benefits, and potential barriers related to receiving chemotherapy during nighttime hours. The results of this study will help inform the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a nighttime Day Hospital service for prolonged chemotherapy infusions.
Detailed description
Long-duration chemotherapy infusions are increasingly used in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. These treatments often require prolonged administration times that may extend over several hours and may affect patients' daily activities and quality of life when delivered during standard daytime hospital schedules. The implementation of a nighttime Day Hospital service for the administration of long-duration chemotherapy infusions could represent an alternative organizational model aimed at improving patient convenience and optimizing hospital resource utilization. However, the acceptability of such a service from the patients' perspective has not been well explored. This observational study will evaluate the interest and perceived acceptability of a nighttime Day Hospital service among patients with gynecologic cancers who may receive long-duration chemotherapy infusions. Data will be collected through an anonymous online survey administered to eligible patients. The questionnaire will explore patient preferences, potential advantages and disadvantages, logistical considerations, and willingness to receive chemotherapy during nighttime hours. The results of this study may provide preliminary information on patient perspectives and help inform future organizational strategies for the delivery of prolonged chemotherapy infusions.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALonline survey
Participants will complete an anonymous online survey designed to assess their interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for the administration of long-duration chemotherapy infusions.
Sponsors
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Female patients * aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of a gynecologic cancer * Receiving care at the participating institution * Ability to independently understand and complete complete the anonymous online survey
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to access or complete the online questionnaire or difficulty with reading and writing * Cognitive impairment * Patients currently hospitalized or in emergency settings.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level of patient interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for long-duration chemotherapy infusions | Baseline | Assessment of the level of interest among patients with gynecologic cancers in receiving long-duration chemotherapy infusions during nighttime hours in a Day Hospital setting, as evaluated through responses to an anonymous online survey. |
Countries
Italy
Contacts
CONTACTAnna Fagotti
CONTACTSerena Maria Boccia
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAnna Fagotti
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS
Outcome results
None listed