Social Work Counseling for Cancer of the Female Reproductive System
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial evaluates the impact of a systemic social work driven approach on medical power of attorney documentation, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in participants with stage I-IV gynecological cancers. Social work counseling and education may help increase the number of participants who complete medical power of attorney documents. Counseling and education may also affect attitudes about decision-making and willingness to take part in these conversations in participants with stage I-IV gynecological cancers and their family members and/or caregivers.
Research Team
Donna S Zhukovsky
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for new patients at the Gynecologic Oncology Center with stages 1-4 invasive gynecological cancers. Participants must understand and complete medical power of attorney documents, speak English or Spanish, and have a consenting MPOA or primary family caregiver.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants complete questionnaires and watch an educational video about the importance of the role of MPOA
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about MPOAD and willingness to participate in future discussions
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Systematic Social Work Driven Approach
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator