Testing Feasibility of Motivational Interviewing for Patient-Reported Cancer Pain Goals
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/5/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 16, 2018 |
| End Date: | August 31, 2019 |
| Contact: | Olga Ehrlich, PhD |
| Email: | olga_ehrlich@dfci.harvard.edu |
| Phone: | 617-582-7847 |
This research study is evaluating the acceptability and feasibility of using a cognitive
behavioral intervention called Motivational Interviewing to help persons with pain from
cancer set goals for managing that pain.
behavioral intervention called Motivational Interviewing to help persons with pain from
cancer set goals for managing that pain.
This study is being conducted to evaluate a new way that clinicians can help identify the
goals that cancer participants have for managing their pain. This new method uses discussion
between a patient and a clinician, in this case a registered nurse, during which one or more
goals may be set. At this time, there are no tested methods that clinicians can use for
helping patients set these kinds of goals.
goals that cancer participants have for managing their pain. This new method uses discussion
between a patient and a clinician, in this case a registered nurse, during which one or more
goals may be set. At this time, there are no tested methods that clinicians can use for
helping patients set these kinds of goals.
Inclusion Criteria:
- At least 18-years of age
- Has an appointment with DFCI ambulatory palliative care service for cancer-related
pain
- Can speak English
Exclusion Criteria:
-Diagnosis of delirium or other cognitive impairment
We found this trial at
1
site
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, Massachusetts 2215
Boston, Massachusetts 2215
617-632-3000
Principal Investigator: Olga Ehrlich, PhD
Phone: 617-582-7847
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