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Including migrant oncology patients in research: A multisite pilot randomised controlled trial testing consultation audio-recordings and question prompt lists.
Hyatt, Amelia; Lipson-Smith, Ruby; Gough, Karla; Butow, Phyllis; Jefford, Michael; Hack, Thomas F; Hale, Sandra; Zucchi, Emiliano; White, Shane; Ozolins, Uldis; Schofield, Penelope.
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  • Hyatt A; Department of Health Services Research and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Lipson-Smith R; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Gough K; Department of Health Services Research and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Butow P; The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, Australia.
  • Jefford M; Department of Health Services Research and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hack TF; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
  • Hale S; Centre of Medical Psychology and Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
  • Zucchi E; Psycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
  • White S; Department of Health Services Research and Implementation Science, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Ozolins U; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Schofield P; College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Contemp Clin Trials Commun ; 28: 100932, 2022 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35677588
Background: Oncology patients who are migrants or refugees face worse outcomes due to language and communication barriers impacting care. Interventions such as consultation audio-recordings and question prompt lists may prove beneficial in mediating communication challenges. However, designing robust research inclusive of patients who do not speak English is challenging. This study therefore aimed to: a) pilot test and assess the appropriateness of the proposed research design and methods for engaging migrant populations, and b) determine whether a multi-site RCT efficacy assessment of the communication intervention utilising these methods is feasible. Methods: This study is a mixed-methods parallel-group, randomised controlled feasibility pilot trial. Feasibility outcomes comprised assessment of: i) screening and recruitment processes, ii) design and procedures, and iii) research time and costing. The communication intervention comprised audio-recordings of a key medical consultation with an interpreter, and question prompt lists and cancer information translated into Arabic, Greek, Traditional, and Simplified Chinese. Results: Assessment of feasibility parameters revealed that despite barriers, methods utilised in this study supported the inclusion of migrant oncology patients in research. A future multi-site RCT efficacy assessment of the INFORM communication intervention using these methods is feasible if recommendations to strengthen screening and recruitment are adopted. Importantly, hiring of bilingual research assistants, and engagement with community and consumer advocates is essential. Early involvement of clinical and interpreting staff as key stakeholders is likewise recommended. Conclusion: Results from this feasibility RCT help us better understand and overcome the challenges and misconceptions about including migrant patients in clinical research.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Guideline Idioma: En Revista: Contemp Clin Trials Commun Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Países Bajos

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Clinical_trials / Guideline Idioma: En Revista: Contemp Clin Trials Commun Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Países Bajos