Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Supportive Cancer Care Delivery Models for Adults With Cancer

Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Supportive Cancer Care Delivery Models for Adults With Cancer

This cluster-randomized comparative effectiveness trial compares a technology-based supportive cancer care (SCC) approach with a redesigned team-based supportive cancer care (SCC) approach.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Greater intervention effects on health-related quality of life

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Greater intervention effects on patient activation II. Greater satisfaction with care and decision-making III. Greater documentation of goals of care and symptoms IV. To lower acute care V. Greater palliative care and hospice

OUTLINE: Sites are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.

ARM A: Patients receive educational materials to assist with advance care planning and symptom management through a technology-based supportive cancer care weekly during months 1-4 and every other week during months 5-12.

ARM B: Patients are paired with a lay health worker who will discuss the same educational materials from ARM A either in person or by telephone discussions weekly during months 1-4 and every other week during months 5-12.

All participants complete a baseline interview upon enrollment during the initial consent phone contact and then a survey at 3-, 6-and 12-months post enrollment.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Newly diagnosed patients with solid tumor cancer diagnosis or recurrence of the disease.
2. Patients must have the ability to understand and willingness to provide verbal consent.
3. Participants must speak English, Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Inability to consent to the study
2. Plans to change oncologist within 12 months
3. Employed by the practice site
4. Patients who anticipate moving from the area within 12 months