This is a translational, multicentre questionnaire study. The study design follows that of a cross sectional, quantitative research approach. Data collection will involve self-administered, paper-based questionnaires. The method of data collection allows for a large sample size without major expense. The questionnaires are comprised of several questions examining areas such as demographic details, cancer diagnosis, understanding of the term 'clinical trials', attitudes to personal participation in cancer clinical research and the experience of patients who previously participated in a cancer clinical trial. The study will be opened in all interested hospitals in Ireland following initiation of the study at each site. Questionnaire completion will be seen as implied informed consent and no formal consent will need to be signed by the patient. The paper-based questionnaire responses will be electronically and anonymously recorded in a computer database to facilitate analysis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,000
University Hospital Waterford
Waterford, Co Waterford, Ireland
AMNCH
Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
St Vincent's University Hospital
Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland
Beaumont Hospital
Beaumont Road, Dublin, Ireland
Bon Secours Hospital
Cork, Ireland
Cork University Hospital
Cork, Ireland
Saint Luke's Hospital Rathgar
Dublin, Ireland
Beacon Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
St James Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
...and 4 more locations
Oncology patients' understanding of the term 'clinical trials' and their attitudes towards personal participation in cancer clinical research will be evaluated by questionnaire.
Time frame: 1 year
The patient related factors, including level of education and socioeconomic status that influence their decision regarding participation in a cancer clinical trial (CCT) will be explored by questionnaire.
Time frame: 1 year
The patients' experience surrounding the discussion regarding CCT participation and their actual experience when enrolled in a CCT will be investigated by questionnaire.
Time frame: 1 year
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