Evaluation of the Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility/Usability of a Metastatic Breast-cancer Specific Prognostic Calculator Among Clinicians

Description

I this qualitative study, Investigators will conduct semi-structured interviews with clinicians that are involved in the care of patients with breast cancer to evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility/usability of a metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool. These interviews will be conducted by the UNC CHAI Core and will continue until thematic saturation (estimated 10 participants). The investigators will code the qualitative data using emerging themes, guided by a well-established implementation science theory, the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). The information gained from these studies will inform an implementation approach to increase the usability and acceptability of a novel prognostic tool to assist oncologists in the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Conditions

Metastatic Breast Cancer, End of Life

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

I this qualitative study, Investigators will conduct semi-structured interviews with clinicians that are involved in the care of patients with breast cancer to evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility/usability of a metastatic breast cancer-specific prognostic tool. These interviews will be conducted by the UNC CHAI Core and will continue until thematic saturation (estimated 10 participants). The investigators will code the qualitative data using emerging themes, guided by a well-established implementation science theory, the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). The information gained from these studies will inform an implementation approach to increase the usability and acceptability of a novel prognostic tool to assist oncologists in the prognosis of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Evaluation of the Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility/Usability of a Metastatic Breast-cancer Specific Prognostic Calculator Among Clinicians

Evaluation of the Acceptability, Appropriateness, and Feasibility/Usability of a Metastatic Breast-cancer Specific Prognostic Calculator Among Clinicians

Condition
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Verbal informed consent obtained to participate in the study.
  • 2. Subject is willing and able to comply with study procedures based on the judgement of the investigator or protocol designee.
  • 3. Physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or nurse navigator
  • 4. At least 6 months of experience in the clinical care of patients with metastatic breast cancer in the United States.
  • * Non-English Speaking

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center,

Emily Ray, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Study Record Dates

2025-07-15