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Prostate Cancer Treatment Decisions for Black Patients

The purpose of this research study is to better understand, from the perspective of Black patients, whether telemedicine visits make prostate cancer decision making easier or harder. The COVID-19 pandemic made it more difficult for patients to see their doctors, but care could continue by having appointments via a computer or phone, which many prostate cancer doctors used. Whether in person or remote, successfully choosing a treatment for prostate cancer often uses shared decision making (SDM), the process where doctors and patients work together to make decisions that match what matters to patients, but it is unknown whether virtual appointments make discussions better or worse. Other studies have shown that Black patients may be less satisfied with their treatment choices than non-Black patients. Therefore, it is important that we understand how to improve the same quality of care for Black patients.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Gender Inclusive

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Location

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North Carolina (Statewide), South Carolina

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Shekinah Elmore
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Cancer (Prostate)
Minority Health
Opinions and Perceptions
Men's Health
COVID-19

IRB Number

21-1226

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