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This research study is evaluating the use of a binder of educational materials with nurse teaching to prepare patients for chemotherapy
This research study is being done to investigate the feasibility of providing a binder of educational materials with nurse-led instruction in preparing pancreatic and colorectal cancer patients at Dana Farber for chemotherapy. The investigators want to evaluate whether the binder is helpful and usable for patients; and its effect on knowledge.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychoeducational intervention | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Psychoeducational | Other | Providing a binder of educational materials with nurse-led instruction in preparing pancreatic and colorectal cancer patients for chemotherapy |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 80% or higher rate of completing at least 3 of 4 nurse-led encounters with participants | 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| An average positive direction of change scores between participants' pre- and post- knowledge scores | 8 weeks | |
| Average score of 24 or higher on the adapted Acceptability E-scale | 8 weeks | |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Theresa Jabaley, PhD, RN | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston | Massachusetts | 02215 | United States |
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| 80% or higher on the index of rates for delivery of educational binders |
| 8 weeks |
| 80% or higher on the index of rates for pre-chemotherapy teach sessions using the binders | 8 weeks |
| 80% or higher on the index of rates for teach sessions using the binder on day 1 of chemotherapy | 8 weeks |
| 80% or higher on the index of rates for follow-up phone calls and binder review prior to cycle 2 of chemotherapy | 8 weeks |