The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a game-based tool for caregivers of pediatric oncology patients to increase caregiver knowledge about supportive care for oncology patients while simultaneously reducing caregiver anxiety.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
OncoWhiz is an online educational tool designed to supplement current institutional caregiver education. OncoWhiz requires low graphical demands, has no-end user downloads, and is compatible with both desktop and mobile phones. Questions are derived from the institutional binder and are written at a fifth-grade reading level for user accessibility.
Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by percentage of caregivers that enroll and complete study visit.
Time frame: Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)
Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by the average time to completion of the educational tool.
Time frame: Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)
Feasibility of using game-based tool to augment oncological education in caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by average time to complete the study visit.
Time frame: Through completion of study visit (Day 1) for all participants (estimated to be 1 year)
Determine the impact of a game-based tool in decreasing anxiety of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measured by change in anxiety.
Anxiety will be quantified by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Form. Participants will answer 40 questions regarding how they generally feel. There are 2 subscales within this assessment, both consisting of 20 separate items on a 4-point scale. The State Anxiety Scale (Y-1) evaluates the current state of anxiety while the Trait Anxiety Scale (Y-2) evaluates anxiety-proneness as a personality trait. A higher score indicates greater anxiety.
Time frame: Prior to OncoWhiz and after OncoWhiz (Day 1)
Determine the impact of a game-based tool in increasing knowledge of caregivers of children newly diagnosed with cancer as measure by change in knowledge.
The knowledge assessment consists of 20 multiple choice questions related to caregiving for children with cancer. The percentage of questions answered correctly before and after utilization of the tool will be compared.
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: Prior to OncoWhiz and after OncoWhiz (Day 1)