Investigation of the Effect of Information on the Empowerment of Cancer Patients Using Question Prompt List: A Mixed Method Study

Marmara University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Neoplasms (Cancer / Tumors); Patient-Centered Care; Patient Empowerment; Anxiety; Patient Participation; Health Communication

Treatments: Behavioral: QPL-based Communication Intervention

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06903390

09.2022.953

Details and patient eligibility

About

Brief Summary The goal of this study is to understand how patient empowerment and a Question Prompt List (QPL) can help cancer patients.

The main questions this study aims to answer are:

What are the views of nurses, physicians, and cancer patients on patient empowerment? Does using a Question Prompt List (QPL) improve patient empowerment and reduce anxiety? Researchers will collect qualitative and quantitative data by measuring patient empowerment and anxiety levels.

Who can participate? Cancer patients receiving treatment at Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital Nurses and physicians working with cancer patients What will participants do? Answer survey questions about their experiences with empowerment, anxiety, and communication Participate in interviews to share their thoughts on patient empowerment Use a Question Prompt List (QPL) during medical consultations Why is this study important? Many cancer patients struggle with anxiety and lack of information about their care.

A Question Prompt List (QPL) may help patients ask better questions, feel more in control of their treatment, and reduce anxiety.

This study will contribute to oncology research and help develop a culture-specific QPL for use in cancer care.

This study will take place at Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital from January 2023 to November 2024.

Enrollment: 96 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients must be over 18 years old.
• Must understand and speak Turkish.
• Must not have any condition preventing participation (e.g., advanced dementia, cognitive impairment, speech or hearing disorders).
• For healthcare professionals in the qualitative phase: Must have at least one year of experience in oncology.

Exclusion criteria

• Patients without regular outpatient follow-up visits.
• Patients with severe cognitive or physiological deterioration affecting participation.
• Patients who do not comply with the study process and requirements.
• Patients who voluntarily request to withdraw from the study.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Health Services Research

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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96 participants in 2 patient groups

"QPL vs. standard care to assess impact on patient empowerment & anxiety in cancer patients.

Experimental group

Description:

Experimental Group 1 (QPL Communication Intervention Group) Participants in this group will receive a structured communication intervention using the Quick Question List (QPL) during their oncology examinations. The QPL aims to enhance patient empowerment, encourage active participation, and improve communication between patients and healthcare providers. It is designed to help patients express their concerns effectively and engage more actively in their care process. Intervention: Implementation of a QPL-based communication strategy in addition to standard oncology care.

Treatment:

Behavioral: QPL-based Communication Intervention

Standard Care Group

No Intervention group

Description:

Participants in this group will receive standard physician-patient communication without any additional intervention. This group serves as a control group to evaluate the effectiveness of the QPL-based communication intervention. Intervention: No additional communication tools or interventions will be applied. Patients will receive routine oncology consultations with standard physician-patient interactions.