Online Educational Tool for Caregivers of Pediatric Oncology Patients

Sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine

About this trial

Last updated 3 years ago

Study ID

202207059

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

18+ Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 3 years ago

What is this trial about?

The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a game-based tool for caregivers of pediatric oncology patients to increase caregiver knowledge about supportive care for oncology patients while simultaneously reducing caregiver anxiety.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Caregiver of a pediatric cancer patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer, including all pediatric malignancies. Multiple caregivers can be enrolled. Caregiver is defined as a person who is responsible for the direct care, protection, and supervision of the pediatric cancer patient. In this context, a caregiver is not required to be the parent or legal guardian.

* Caregivers must have completed oncology nursing education either in the inpatient or outpatient setting.

* Inpatient setting: Before discharge from hospital after nursing education

* Outpatient setting: Within 15 days of discharge from the inpatient setting after nursing education or within 21 days of nursing education if diagnosis made in the outpatient setting

Exclusion Criteria

* If less than 18 years of age

* Unable to utilize the electronic tool, complete the pre/post questionnaires and anxiety scale due to reading abilities, intellectual or physical disabilities.

* Cared for another child with cancer or secondary diagnosis