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Evaluation of the Use of Multimedia to Enhance Patient and Family Understanding


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18 Years
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Open (Enrolling by invite only)
Female
The Role of Multimedia on Retention and Comprehension of Key Concepts for Surgical Options in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients.

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Trial Information

Evaluation of the Use of Multimedia to Enhance Patient and Family Understanding


Based on an inter-professional approach to support a new role in patient care, this research
addresses both literacy and health literacy issues within the context of current challenges
to healthcare delivery and associated fragmentation in continuity of care. Patient
education is a key component in the delivery of comprehensive care and it is the potential
for on-line patient education that provides the basis for research.


Inclusion Criteria:



The following inclusion criteria will be used: Participants must be:

1. Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

2. A minimum age of 18 years or older

3. Able to read and write in English and/or French

4. Have a confirmed diagnosis of any of the following:

1. Infiltrating ductal carcinoma

2. Ductal carcinoma in situ (Grade III)

3. Lobular carcinoma in situ (Grade III)

4. Infiltrating lobular carcinoma

5. Have access to, and the ability to use, a computer

Exclusion Criteria:

- The following criteria will be reasons for exclusion from the study:

1. The participant has a serious psychiatric or cognitive impairment that would
prevent the patient from completing the study requirements.

2. The participant has a previous history of breast cancer

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Caregiver), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Outcome Measure:

Concept Grid

Outcome Description:

A likert scale measuring the comprehension and retention of key concepts in the research study.

Outcome Time Frame:

1 year

Safety Issue:

Yes

Principal Investigator

David Fleiszer, M.D.C.M., F.R.C.S (C).

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

McGill University Health Center

Authority:

Canada: Ethics Review Committee

Study ID:

09-269-PSY

NCT ID:

NCT01152775

Start Date:

April 2010

Completion Date:

January 2013

Related Keywords:

  • The Role of Multimedia on Retention and Comprehension of Key Concepts for Surgical Options in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients.
  • partnered surgical decision-making
  • impact of multimedia-based teaching
  • patient education
  • understanding and retention by patients
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Urinary Retention

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