Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients to Assess Social Determinants of Health

Prospective Observational Cohort Study of Transplant and Cell Therapy Candidates and Recipients to Assess Social Determinants of Health

To learn more about social and financial factors that may influence outcomes of TCT treatment at MD Anderson.

Primary Objective:

To determine the relationship between participant social determinants of health (SDOH) and outcomes following transplantation and cellular therapy at MDACC.

Inclusion Criteria

1. ≥ 18 years of age.
2. Received financial clearance for TCT.

Qualitative study - patients

1. Patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient,
2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
3. The patient is willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.

Qualitative study - caregivers

1. Caregiver(s) of a patient ≥ 18 years of age who is currently cared for at MD Anderson as a TCT candidate/ recipient.
2. The patient reports social and/or financial challenges impacting care delivery.
3. The patient has referred the caregiver(s) to participate and provided us with permission to contact their caregiver(s).
4. The caregiver(s) is (are) willing to participate in a semi-structured interview.

Exclusion Criteria Patients - Quantitative study 1) Did not receive financial clearance for TCT

Patients - Qualitative study

1) Not impacted by social or financial challenges.

Caregivers (qualitative study)

1. Did not care for a patient impacted by social or financial challenges
2. Were not referred to participate in the study by patient they cared for.