Giving Information Systematically and Transparently in Lung and GI Cancer Phase 2

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

37

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

October 25, 2020

Primary Completion Date

July 25, 2022

Study Completion Date

January 19, 2023

Conditions
Critical IllnessOncologyCommunication
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Oncolo-GIST

"Behavioral: Oncolo-GIST Oncolo-GIST is a brief, manualized communication intervention that guides oncologists in gist communication by itemizing 4 key steps in the process of imparting prognostic information.~Topics covered include:~Principles of introducing prognosis in the setting of worsened scan results Coupling communicating realistic prognoses with psychological support (e.g., saying average life-expectancy is months… with emphasizing that the oncology team will always provide care for you) Addressing informational needs and psychological reactions Applying proven techniques for supporting patients who are reluctant to discuss prognosis.~The 4-step guide will include brief video-clips of demonstrating each talking point with a standardized patient, including ideal scenarios, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to respond to patient reactions that are particularly challenging, such as responding to optimism, death anxiety, and reliance on faith."

BEHAVIORAL

Usual Care Arm

Oncologists will provide care in non-specific manner.

Trial Locations (1)

10021

Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)

NIH

lead

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

OTHER

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