2576 - Video Assisted Learning in Supportive Care and Improving Overall Patient PerceptioN of PALLiative Care and Clinical Trials (VISION-PALL)

Purpose/Objective(s):

The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of two educational videos in improving attitudes towards participating in clinical trials and understanding of palliative care among patients seen in the Palliative Radiation and Oligometastasis Program (PROP) clinic at one institution.

Materials/

Methods:

This is a phase II non-randomized trial with the primary aim of determining if infographic educational videos can affect patients understanding of palliative care and their willingness to enroll in clinical trials. The secondary aim is to explore the reasons behind patients decisions not to participate in such trials. To ensure the content is accessible to a broad audience, the videos will be available in Torontos five most widely spoken languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Spanish and Tamil). We will evaluate the videos impact on patients attitudes by comparing scores from the Cancer Treatment Subscale of the Attitudes Toward Cancer Trials Scales (ACTS) questionnaire taken before and after viewing. Additionally, patients understanding of palliative care will be gauged using the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5, Cycle 2. A follow-up session one week after the intervention will involve participants completing the questionnaires again. The studys methodology is detailed in Table 1. Our goal is to recruit 39 patients from the PROP clinic. Statistical analyses will consist of summary statistics and paired t-tests to compare pre- and post-intervention questionnaire scores, along with an analysis of the improvement in scores. Reasons for clinical trial refusal and their relationship with baseline characteristics will be analyzed using logistic regression.

Results: TBD

Conclusion:

Our study aims to evaluate the hypothesis that educational videos can significantly improve patients attitudes towards clinical trial participation and enhance their understanding of palliative care. This approach has the potential to increase patient willingness to participate in clinical trials, thereby contributing to more diverse and representative research outcomes. Further analysis will focus on understanding specific reasons behind clinical trial refusal and the impact of educational interventions on patient perceptions of palliative care.

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