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