Development of a Digital Tool, MyInspiration, for the Improvement of Spiritual Well-Being in Patients with Cancer

The Development and Pilot of MyInSPO: an Individualized Spirituality Program for Oncology Patients to Improve Spiritual Well-Being

The purpose of this study is to pilot a beta version of a digital resource that supports the religious and spiritual beliefs of cancer patients, "MyInspiration".After receiving a cancer diagnosis, survivors are encouraged to make major life-altering decisions related to their treatment and care. The availability of spiritual/religious resources during cancer treatment may positively impact patient outcomes, feelings of well-being, and be essential components of holistic, patient-centered care. MyInspiration is a digital tool focused on spiritual and/or religious guidance and support that can be customized based on patient preferences and administered to cancer patients and their family members during cancer treatment. MyInspiration may help improve spiritual well-being in patients with cancer.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Conduct a pilot of MyInspiration to determine acceptability, feasibility, and general satisfaction by its end-users.

II. Explore the qualitative opinions of patients who participated in the feasibility trial more in-depth using 1-on-1 interviews.

OUTLINE: Single-group feasibility pilot.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 18 years of age
• Capacity to sign an informed consent form
• Eligible for a surgical procedure (defined with International Classification of Diseases [ICD]-10 codes) that will require an in-patient stay at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC)-James
• Diagnosed with cancer
• Ability to read English (however, we will make all possible considerations to include non-native English speakers)
• Access to some form of internet (webpage, smartphone, tablet, etc.)