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Zubkoff L, Lyons KD, Dionne-Odom JN, Hagley G, Pisu M, Azuero A, Flannery M, Taylor R, Carpenter-Song E, Mohile S, Bakitas MA. A cluster randomized controlled trial comparing Virtual Learning Collaborative and Technical Assistance strategies to implement an early palliative care program for patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers: a study protocol. Implement Sci 2021; 16:25. [PMID: 33706770 PMCID: PMC7951124 DOI: 10.1186/s13012-021-01086-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Virtual Learning Collaboratives (VLC), learning communities focused on a common purpose, are used frequently in healthcare settings to implement best practices. Yet, there is limited research testing the effectiveness of this approach compared to other implementation strategies. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a VLC compared to Technical Assistance (TA) among community oncology practices implementing ENABLE (Educate, Nurture, Advise, Before Life Ends), an evidence-based, early palliative care telehealth, psycho-educational intervention for patients with newly diagnosed advanced cancer and their caregivers. METHODS Using Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) and Proctor's Implementation Outcomes Frameworks, this two-arm hybrid type-III cluster-randomized controlled trial (RCT) will compare two implementation strategies, VLC versus TA, among the 48 National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) practice clusters that have not historically provided palliative care to all patients with advanced cancer. Three cohorts of practice clusters will be randomized to the study arms. Each practice cluster will recruit 15-27 patients and a family caregiver to participate in ENABLE. The primary study outcome is ENABLE uptake (patient level), i.e., the proportion of eligible patients who complete the ENABLE program (receive a palliative care assessment and complete the six ENABLE sessions over 12 weeks). The secondary outcome is overall program implementation (practice cluster level), as measured by the General Organizational Index at baseline, 6, and 12 months. Exploratory aims assess patient and caregiver mood and quality of life outcomes at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks. Practice cluster randomization will seek to keep the proportion of rural practices, practice sizes, and minority patients seen within each practice balanced across the two study arms. DISCUSSION This study will advance the field of implementation science by evaluating VLC effectiveness, a commonly used but understudied, implementation strategy. The study will advance the field of palliative care by building the capacity and infrastructure to implement an early palliative care program in community oncology practices. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov . NCT04062552; Pre-results. Registered: August 20, 2019. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04062552?term=NCT04062552&draw=2&rank=1.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa Zubkoff
- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
- Birmingham/Atlanta VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Department of Veterans Affairs, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Geisel School of Medicine, Hanover, NH, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
- O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Gance-Cleveland B, Ford LC, Aldrich H, Oetzel KB, Cook P, Schmiege S, Wold M. Technology to Support Motivational Interviewing. J Pediatr Nurs 2017; 35:120-128. [PMID: 28728762 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2017.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Revised: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE This paper reports the findings of motivational interviewing (MI) training with and without technology support on school-based health center (SBHC) providers' satisfaction with MI training, providers' self-report of behavioral counseling related to childhood overweight/obesity, and parents' perception of care after training. DESIGN AND METHODS The effects of training and technology on MI is part of a larger comparative effectiveness, cluster randomized trial. Twenty-four SBHCs in six states received virtual training on MI. Half the sites received HeartSmartKids™, a bilingual (English/Spanish), decision-support technology. The technology generated tailored patient education materials. Standard growth charts were plotted and health risks were highlighted to support MI counseling. The results of the MI training included provider satisfaction with MI training and parent assessment of the components of MI in their child's care. Providers and parents were surveyed at baseline, after training, and six months after training. RESULTS Providers were satisfied with training and reported improvements in counseling proficiency (p<0.0007) and psychological/emotional assessment (p=0.0004) after training. Parents in the technology group reported significant improvement in provider support for healthy eating (p=0.04). CONCLUSION Virtual training has the potential of preparing providers to use MI to address childhood obesity. Technology improved parent support for healthy eating. Future research should evaluate the impact of technology to support MI on patient outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Childhood obesity guidelines emphasize that MI should be used to promote healthy weight in children. Training providers on MI may help more providers incorporate obesity guidelines in their practice.
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- Bonnie Gance-Cleveland
- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 E. 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA.
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13120 E. 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Kolko RP, Kass AE, Hayes JF, Levine MD, Garbutt JM, Proctor EK, Wilfley DE. Provider Training to Screen and Initiate Evidence-Based Pediatric Obesity Treatment in Routine Practice Settings: A Randomized Pilot Trial. J Pediatr Health Care 2017; 31:16-28. [PMID: 26873293 PMCID: PMC4980292 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This randomized pilot trial evaluated two training modalities for first-line, evidence-based pediatric obesity services (screening and goal setting) among nursing students. METHOD Participants (N = 63) were randomized to live interactive training or Web-facilitated self-study training. Pretraining, post-training, and 1-month follow-up assessments evaluated training feasibility, acceptability, and impact (knowledge and skill via simulation). Moderator (previous experience) and predictor (content engagement) analyses were conducted. RESULTS Nearly all participants (98%) completed assessments. Both types of training were acceptable, with higher ratings for live training and participants with previous experience (ps < .05). Knowledge and skill improved from pretraining to post-training and follow-up in both conditions (ps < .001). Live training demonstrated greater content engagement (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS The training package was feasible, acceptable, and efficacious among nursing students. Given that live training had higher acceptability and engagement and online training offers greater scalability, integrating interactive live training components within Web-based training may optimize outcomes, which may enhance practitioners' delivery of pediatric obesity services.
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- Rachel P. Kolko
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh
- Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
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- Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
- Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine
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- Department of Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine
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