Improving Survivorship Among Minority Cancer Dyads

Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science

Overview

This proposed intervention centers on improving survivorship outcomes among African American and Latinx cancer survivor and caregiver dyads. As a result, there will be four major outcomes. First, as a result of partnership with minority social institutions (e.g. faith leaders), we will develop an in-depth culturally sensitive curriculum and survivorship care plan for Cancer Survivorship and Caregiver Leaders Aimed for Minority Populations (CSC LAMPs). Second, we will increase knowledge and skills by evaluating a comprehensive cancer survivorship training program designed for underserved health professional students. Third, the implementation of this program will improve survivorship outcomes among African American and Latinx cancer survivors with advanced stage cancer and their caregivers. Lastly, this study will build sustainability for underserved minorities with the training of 30 future healthcare providers as a valuable community resource for improving cancer survivorship outcomes. The long-term outcomes of the CSC LAMPs program will generate workforce capacity and diversity in cancer-based clinical practice, research, and community advocacy for underserved minority cancer survivors and caregivers.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Cancer Breast Cancer Colon Cancer

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Aim 1 Focus Group for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers: Inclusion Criteria * Individuals ages 18 and older * identify as African American or Latinx * identify as a cancer survivor and/or caregiver * speak and/or understand English Exclusion Criteria * individuals ages 17 years or younger * does not identify as African American or Latinx * unable to speak or understand English * does not identify as a cancer survivor or caregiver Aim 1 Focus Group for Oncology Healthcare Providers: Inclusion Criteria * Individuals ages 18 and older * identify as a healthcare provider * provide care to cancer patients in current provider role * speak and/or understand English Exclusion Criteria * individuals ages 17 years or younger * unable to speak or understand English * does not provide care to cancer patients * does not identify as a healthcare provider Aim 2: Inclusion Criteria * Individuals ages 18 and older * registered as a CDU student * speak and/or understand English * considered to be underserved, which include a) identifying as an underrepresented minority: Asian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, and Native American/Alaskan Native and/or b) from a medically underserved population (i.e. faced economic, cultural or linguistic barriers to health care) Exclusion Criteria * individuals ages 17 years or younger * not registered as a CDU student * unable to speak or understand English * not considered to be underserved For Aim 3: Inclusion Criteria * cancer survivor with a participating caregiver * stage III or stage IV cancer diagnosis * breast, lung, or colorectal cancer diagnosis * identify as African American or Latinx * speak and/or understand English Exclusion Criteria * individuals ages 17 years or younger * does not identify as African American or Latinx * unable to speak or understand English * does not identify as a cancer survivor * cancer survivor does not identify a caregiver * does not have a breast, lung, or colorectal cancer diagnosis * not diagnosed with a stage III or stage IV cancer diagnosis

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Increase in psychosocial well-being using the Quality of Life: Short Form Health Survey and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

By comparison from baseline to post-intervention, there will be a 25% increase in the psychosocial well-being among study participants.

Time frame: 3 months

Reduction of barriers to symptom management Using the Symptom Distress Scale survey

By comparison from baseline to post-intervention, there will be a 25% decrease in the barriers to symptom management among study participants.

Time frame: 3 months

3. Decrease in unmet needs Using the Barriers to Follow-Up Care Survey and Cancer Survivors Unmet Needs instrument

By comparison from baseline to post-intervention, there will be a 25% decrease in the unmet needs among study participants.

Time frame: 3 months

Reduction in caregiver burden using the Caregiver reaction assessment (CRA) survey

By comparison from baseline to post-intervention, there will be a 25% decrease in the caregiver burden among study participants.

Time frame: 3 months

5. Increase knowledge and utilization of supportive services using the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey

By comparison from baseline to post-intervention, there will be a 25% increase in the knowledge and utilization of supportive services among study participants.

Time frame: 3 months

Improving Survivorship Among Minority Cancer Dyads

Overview

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Outcomes

Primary Outcomes