Cathy A Coyne1, Cristina Demian-Popescu, Pamela Brown. 1. Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, West Virgina University, P.O. Box 9190, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. ccoyne@hsc.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To increase the participation of low-income, rural cancer patients in clinical trials, a better understanding of patients' attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs is needed. METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 cancer patients living in rural West Virginia. RESULTS: Patients had limited knowledge regarding clinical trials. Factors that might influence their decisions to participate include location of the treatment facility, physician recommendation, disease status, side effects of the treatment, and the perceived effectiveness of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Rural, low-income cancer patients should be better informed about clinical trials, when applicable. Physician trust may enhance willingness to participate if clinical trials are close to home.
BACKGROUND: To increase the participation of low-income, rural cancerpatients in clinical trials, a better understanding of patients' attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs is needed. METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 cancerpatients living in rural West Virginia. RESULTS:Patients had limited knowledge regarding clinical trials. Factors that might influence their decisions to participate include location of the treatment facility, physician recommendation, disease status, side effects of the treatment, and the perceived effectiveness of treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Rural, low-income cancerpatients should be better informed about clinical trials, when applicable. Physician trust may enhance willingness to participate if clinical trials are close to home.
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