Understanding Patient Experience Among Asians at MD Anderson

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Cancer

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06259253

NCI-2024-00901 (Registry Identifier)

2023-0521

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this research study is to understand barriers to and facilitators of a positive patient experience for Asian patients.

Full description

Primary Objective:

a. Identify critical aspects of inpatient experience among former Asian/Asian American patients at MD Anderson.

Secondary Objectives:

a. Determine MD Anderson health care providers' perceptions of Asian/Asian American inpatient experience.

Enrollment: 520 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria for former patients:

• Self-identify as Asian/Asian American
• Are 18 years or older
• Have been diagnosed with cancer, any type
• Received inpatient care at MD Anderson between 2019 and 2022
• Have a U.S. address
• Can read and write in English or simplified Chinese

Exclusion criteria for former patients:

• None

Inclusion criteria for healthcare providers:

• Self-report as a practicing inpatient provider (advanced practice provider, hospitalist, physician, nurse) at MD Anderson
• Treated patients diagnosed with breast, colon, prostate, thyroid, or lymphatic cancer
• Provided treatment services to Asian/Asian American patients between 2019 and 2022

Exclusion criteria for healthcare providers:

• None

Trial design

520 participants in 2 patient groups

Observational Cohort 1 - Patient/Provider

Description:

Participant will complete a computer-based questionnaire about your age, gender, income, highest level of education, patient experience, medical mistrust, social support and health care access.

Observational Cohort 2 - Patient/Provider

Description:

Participant will complete a computer-based questionnaire about your age, gender, income, highest level of education, patient experience, medical mistrust, social support and health care access.