Status:
UNKNOWN
Evaluation of the Use of Multimedia to Enhance Patient and Family Understanding
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Conditions:
The Role of Multimedia on Retention and Comprehension of Key Concepts for Surgical Options in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients.
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will investigate the potential impact of arts-informed, technology-based patient education material, and specifically, the role of multimedia imagery on patient comprehension, perceived sat...
Detailed Description
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 d...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The following inclusion criteria will be used: Participants must be:
- Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
- A minimum age of 18 years or older
- Able to read and write in English and/or French
- Have a confirmed diagnosis of any of the following:
- Infiltrating ductal carcinoma
- Ductal carcinoma in situ (Grade III)
- Lobular carcinoma in situ (Grade III)
- Infiltrating lobular carcinoma
- Have access to, and the ability to use, a computer
Exclusion
- The following criteria will be reasons for exclusion from the study:
- The participant has a serious psychiatric or cognitive impairment that would prevent the patient from completing the study requirements.
- The participant has a previous history of breast cancer
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01152775
Start Date
April 1 2010
End Date
January 1 2013
Last Update
April 20 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
Royal Victoria Hospital, Cedars Breast Clinic
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 1A1
2
Myrna Cabaluna, Manager, MUHC Education Portfolio
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3H 2R9