Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Clinical Trial
A Quality Improvement Approach to the Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Summary
This project addresses the need to improve physician knowledge and clinical practice patterns related to quality of life (QoL) concerns for patients with leukemia-cll/" >chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
Full Description
This multifaceted initiative will include evaluating patient perspectives on their QoL, evaluating provider perspectives on managing QoL, and providing education to the whole CLL care team (hematologists/oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses) on contemporary approaches for individualized, patient-centered management of CLL. Providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants will participate in educational initiatives geared towards enhancing their knowledge and confidence with managing QoL concerns for patients with CLL. Pre and post surveys will be conducted with providers to evaluate change in these areas. The project aims to train this team on how to enhance communication with patients and caregivers as a means to increase patient engagement in care and QoL in this population.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Clinician
Participant must be a hematologist, oncologist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who practices medicine in the Duke Cancer Network
Participant treats patients with CLL
Participant is willing to participate in the educational component of this project
Inclusion Criteria: Patient
Patient has a diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Patient is over the age of 18
Patient is being treated at a Duke Cancer Network affiliate site,
Patient is expected to see their physician or another member of their care team at least 3 times annually.
Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria: Clinician
None
Exclusion Criteria: Patient
Patient is Non-English speaking
Patient diagnosed with CLL < 60 days ago
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There is 1 Location for this study
Durham North Carolina, , United States
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