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Piloting 'mPal,' a Multilevel Implementation Strategy to Integrate Non-hospice Palliative Care Into Advanced Stage Lung Cancer Treatment
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating mPal for Lung Cancer. Completed, enrolled 75 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of mPal, a multilevel implementation strategy to improve palliative care use among advanced stage lung cancer patients receiving cancer treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
mPal's patient content includes a multi-component web-based tool with the following: (1) a brief educational video that seeks to educate patients about palliative care; (2) and assessment of palliative care knowledge; (3) assessment of palliative care needs; and (4) an assessment of whether patients would like to meet with palliative care or discuss palliative care and their palliative care needs with their oncology provider. The provider-level component includes provider education on palliative care. The system-level component includes electronic health record modifications to facilitate palliative care discussions and referrals.