Telehealth Hospice Visits for Breast Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The aim of this research study is to better understand the in-home hospice experience for participants, caregivers, hospice nurses, and oncology providers by conducting telehealth check-ins between participants and caregivers and oncology care teams.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Claire Smith, MD
Principal Investigator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
The COMPASSION Study is for individuals with breast cancer who are currently receiving in-home hospice care. It's designed to understand the experience of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers by using telehealth check-ins.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Introduction and Consent
Introduction to study and survey by brief, verbal consent via phone call
Survey and Check-ins
Participants complete a survey and have 4 weekly check-ins via Zoom or phone call with the study team
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for completion of telehealth intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Telehealth Hospice Visits
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Lead Sponsor