This project addresses the need to improve physician knowledge and clinical practice patterns related to quality of life (QoL) concerns for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
This multifaceted initiative will include evaluating patient perspectives on their QoL, evaluating provider perspectives on managing QoL, and providing education to the whole CLL care team (hematologists/oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses) on contemporary approaches for individualized, patient-centered management of CLL. Providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants will participate in educational initiatives geared towards enhancing their knowledge and confidence with managing QoL concerns for patients with CLL. Pre and post surveys will be conducted with providers to evaluate change in these areas. The project aims to train this team on how to enhance communication with patients and caregivers as a means to increase patient engagement in care and QoL in this population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Education interventions will be delivered sporadically within the 6-month window between the time the clinician completes the pre-survey and when he/she completes the post-survey. Interventions consist of e-brief publications, teleconferences with project faculty, and evidence based resources.
Duke Cancer Network
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Change in provider knowledge with management of Quality of Life Concerns for CLL patients, as measured by survey
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months
Change in provider confidence with management of Quality of Life Concerns for CLL patients, as measured by survey
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months
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