Educational Intervention for Cancer Survivor Support

Overseen By The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Disqualifiers: Non-healthcare providers, Non-Ohio sites, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new educational program, the Educational Intervention, for healthcare providers working with cancer survivors. The goal is to enhance providers' knowledge and comfort in addressing the unique health needs of cancer survivors. Participants will attend six online sessions over 12 weeks to learn best practices for survivorship care. This trial suits healthcare providers, such as nurses and oncologists from specific hospitals in Ohio, who wish to enhance their skills in cancer survivorship care. As an unphased trial, it offers healthcare providers a unique opportunity to lead in improving survivorship care practices.

Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?

The trial information does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications.

What prior data suggests that this educational intervention is safe for healthcare providers?

Research shows that programs like patient navigation are safe and well-received. These programs guide patients through the healthcare system, especially during cancer treatment and recovery. Studies have found no harmful effects from these programs. They aim to improve patients' access to care and understanding of their health. This approach offers guidance and support, not medical treatment, helping patients feel more confident and informed about their care. Therefore, considering participation in a trial with an educational program is generally safe and beneficial for participants. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the Educational Intervention for Cancer Survivor Support because it offers a fresh approach to helping cancer survivors manage their post-treatment journey. Unlike traditional support that might involve one-on-one counseling or support groups, this intervention uses a structured educational program known as Survivorship ECHO. Participants attend six interactive sessions spread over 12 weeks, focusing on empowering survivors with knowledge and tools to handle their unique challenges. By providing a continuous learning experience rather than one-off sessions, this method aims to foster a deeper understanding and better long-term outcomes for survivors.

What evidence suggests that this educational intervention is effective for cancer survivorship care?

Research has shown that educational programs, such as the Survivorship ECHO model, can enhance healthcare providers' understanding and management of cancer survivors' needs. Studies have found that patient navigation programs, which guide patients through the healthcare system, improve health outcomes and access to care. These programs address gaps in survivorship care by enhancing communication and decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. Training healthcare providers in cancer survivorship guidelines through educational programs can lead to better adherence to recommended care practices, potentially improving the overall health of cancer survivors. ^{1 2 3 4 6}

Who Is on the Research Team?

Ashley Pariser, MD

Principal Investigator

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthcare providers like nurses, oncologists, and nutritionists from The James Cancer Network in Ohio. It aims to train them on cancer survivorship care. Providers must be affiliated with specific community sites within the network.

Inclusion Criteria

This study is open to registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, nutritionists, radiation oncologists and oncologists.

You are receiving care from a provider within The James Cancer Network, which encompasses five medical sites in Ohio: St

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Educational Intervention

Participants attend 6 sessions of Survivorship ECHO educational intervention over 1 hour each, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks

12 weeks

6 sessions (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in provider knowledge and comfort with survivorship guidelines

Up to 1 year

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Educational Intervention

Trial Overview The study tests an educational intervention using the Project ECHO model to improve provider knowledge and adherence to breast cancer survivorship guidelines. It includes training sessions followed by interviews and surveys.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Health services research (Survivorship ECHO) Experimental Treatment 3 Interventions

Participants attend 6 sessions of Survivorship ECHO educational intervention over 1 hour each, every 2 weeks for 12 weeks. Participants may optionally participate in a one-on-one interview to give feedback about the sessions over 30 minutes.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

350

Recruited

295,000+

Citations

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Effectiveness and implementation of models of cancer ... The models were evaluated according to cancer survivorship care domains, patient and caregiver experience, communication and decision-making, ...

2. ascopubs.org ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/EDBK_100026

Navigating a Path to Equity in Cancer Care: The Role of ... Patient navigation is an important intervention that addresses cancer disparities throughout the cancer care continuum.

3. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11063100/

Patient Navigation in Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review This systematic review provides compelling evidence supporting the value of patient navigation programs in cancer treatment.

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Patient navigation across the cancer care continuum: An ... Patient navigation is a strategy for overcoming barriers to reduce disparities and to improve access and outcomes. The aim of this umbrella ...

5. jons-online.com jons-online.com/issues/2017/october-2017-vol-8-no-10/the-independent-specialty-medical-advocate-model-of-patient-navigation-and-intermediate-health-outcomes-in-newly-diagnosed-cancer-patients-ewan-k-cobran-phd1-yesenia-merino-mph2-beth-roach-msa3

The Independent Specialty Medical Advocate Model ... The ISMA model of patient navigation lessens traditional clinical setting deficits by providing unbiased, easily accessible guidance throughout the cancer care ...

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Cancer Patient Navigator Tasks across the Cancer Care ... We describe five PN programs and the range of tasks their navigators provide across the cancer care continuum (education and outreach, screening, diagnosis and ...