Evaluation of a Patient-Centered Decision-Making Support Tool for Older Adults With Advanced Breast Cancer and Their Care Partners

Evaluation of a Patient-Centered Decision-Making Support Tool for Older Adults With Advanced Breast Cancer and Their Care Partners

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility for a patient centered decision-making support tool for older adults with metastatic breast cancer and their care partners.

The primary objective (Aim 1) of this study will be to evaluate feasibility of utilizing the patient-centered decision-making (PCDM) tool for older adults with metastatic breast cancer (mBC). The PCDM tool has been developed by the investigators in collaboration with Manta Cares, Inc. During the development process, we have integrated Geriatric Assessment (GA), completed fully by patients, into the PCDM tool, along with potential supportive care strategies (e.g., recommendations) that could be considered by patients and their care partners if areas of impairment are noted on the GA embedded into the PDCM tool. Feasibility of the adapted PCDM tool will be assessed both quantitatively and qualitatively, and through mixed methods (integrating quantitative and qualitative data) to provide a deeper understanding of aspects of implementation across settings.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

1. A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer
2. Age 65 or older
3. Currently receiving systemic treatment for metastatic breast cancer or considering a plan to initiate systemic treatment for metastatic breast cancer
4. Able to speak and read English (because the Manta Cares platform is presently only offered in English only)
5. Able to provide informed consent

Care Partner Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 or older
2. Able to speak and read English (because the Manta Cares platform is presently only offered in English only)
3. Able to provide informed consent
4. Verbal permission from patient to enroll their designated care partner

Exclusion Criteria:

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

1. Early-stage breast cancer
2. Diagnosis of any other cancer besides metastatic breast cancer

Care Partner Exclusion Criteria:

1. Verbal permission from patient to enroll care partner not received.