What is the Purpose of this Study?
Primary feasibility objective: 1. Evaluate percentage of intervention completion, defined as completion of the up to 30 minute Proactive Costs of Care (PCOC) intervention with the lay educator, among cancer caregivers. Secondary efficacy objectives: 2. Evaluate change in following measures from baseline to 3 months: - Self-efficacy measured by PROMIS Self-efficacy - Insurance knowledge using a knowledge survey - Financial distress measured by InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being - Health insurance literacy measured by Health Insurance Literacy Measure - Caregiver strain measured by Caregiver Strain Index 3. Exploratory objectives: - Evaluate satisfaction with the Proactive Costs of Care (PCOC) intervention and materials using the Client Satisfaction Questionnaire - Obtain feedback from cancer caregivers about the Proactive Costs of Care (PCOC) intervention and materials
Eligibility
- * Individuals 18 years old or older are included.
- * Individuals diagnosed with gynecologic cancer
- * On active systemic therapy within 30 days of enrollment
- * Receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Where can I participate?
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
More about this Clinical Trial
What is the full name of this clinical trial?
A pilot study of the Proactive Costs of Care educational intervention aimed to improve self-efficacy and decrease financial distress among cancer caregivers