This research study is being done in order to better understand and identify American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) cancer patients' attitudes and beliefs towards radiation therapy treatment plans and their willingness to pursue them.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
51
Culturally appropriate educational brochure summarizing pertinent treatment information in a visual manner
"An Introduction to Radiation Simulation and Treatment"- Barbara Woodward Lips, Patient Education Center
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Change in patient anxiety
Measured using self-reported Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Survey to ascertain any anxiety and/or depression that they may be experiencing with respect to their diagnosis and treatment. Questionnaire total score reported on a scale of 0-7 = normal, 8-10 borderline abnormal (borderline case), 11-21 abnormal (case)
Time frame: Baseline, day 14
Radiotherapy completion rates in the AI/AN community
Number of participates to complete radiation therapy as prescribed
Time frame: 90 days
Change in patient perception of information received
Measured by the EORTC QLQ - INFO25 survey, which is a validated instrument that will gauge their satisfaction with the information they received regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan. Questionnaire of 24 questions regarding information received during treatment using a scale of 1 (not at all) to 4 (very much).
Time frame: Baseline, day 14
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