Impact of Physician Behavior on Cancer Distress
Purpose
This evaluates the impact of physician behaviors and other factors experienced during radiation treatment influence distress levels in cancer patients.
Conditions
- Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult (age 18+ years old) - Must have a diagnosis of neoplasm - Must be actively undergoing radiation therapy (RT) or have completed RT within the last month at Mayo Clinic in Rochester - Able to read and write in English - Must have email and Mayo Clinic patient portal access
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients who have not yet started RT - Patients who have been seen in consultation but not recommended for radiation
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case-Only
- Time Perspective
- Cross-Sectional
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Observational | Patients complete a survey and have their medical records reviewed on study. Patients who score a 7 or higher on the NCCN distress thermometer receive distress management patient education materials and recommendation to follow up with their care team. |
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Recruiting Locations
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic