What is this study trying to find out about cancer care?

This study is exploring the knowledge and views of cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers about hospital care at home. Researchers want to understand what might help or hinder using hospital care at home programs for cancer patients. The study is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to improve future care options.

Who may be eligible for this cancer clinical trial?

Adults 18 years or older who are cancer care providers employed by MD Anderson, patients currently or recently treated for cancer at MD Anderson, or caregivers of such patients may be eligible. Participants must be able to speak and read English. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this cancer clinical trial?

Study-related care, including interviews and questionnaires, is provided at no cost. Personal travel or related expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be reimbursed. Participants should plan accordingly for any costs they might incur.

Actively Recruiting

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

ID05694650

Perceptions of Hospital Care at Home for Patients With Cancer A Qualitative Study of Cancer Providers, Patients and Caregivers

Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2026-03-03

Participants Needed

Research Sites

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Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to understand the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of cancer care providers, patients with cancer, and caregivers about hospital care at home. The study uses qualitative interviews to explore potential challenges and supports for implementing hospital care at home programs in oncology settings. The information gathered will help shape future care at home programs for cancer patients. Participants will take part in either focus groups or individual interviews that last about one hour. These sessions will be conducted in English and can be held in person at MD Anderson, by telephone, or through an online video conferencing app called Zoom. The discussion will cover participants previous experiences with cancer care at MD Anderson and their views on hospital care at home. During the study, participants will complete a demographic questionnaire and answer questions guided by an interview framework to explore barriers and enablers for hospital care at home. Researchers will collect data until about one year after study enrollment, including quality of life questionnaires. This study involves cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers, with no additional safety monitoring or follow-up described.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Perceptions of Hospital Care at Home for Patients With Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Providers, Patients and Caregivers.

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Cancer care providers of any specialty employed by MD Anderson Cancer Center
Adults aged 18 years and older
Patients currently undergoing or completed cancer treatment within the last 5 years at MD Anderson
Caregivers aged 18 years and older who care for an individual over 18 undergoing or who completed cancer treatment within the last 5 years at MD Anderson
Able to speak and read English

You will not qualify if you...

Research Team

Josiah Halm, MD, MPH

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