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Designing a Pragmatic Intervention to Help Improve the Bladder Cancer Patient Experience
Agustina Bessa1, Cecilia Bosco1, Fidelma Cahill1
1King's College London, London, UK.
Summary
This study developed a wellbeing intervention for bladder cancer patients to improve their quality of life. The intervention, co-designed with patients and professionals, aims to enhance the bladder cancer patient experience.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Patient Experience Research
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Bladder cancer (BC) is a significant global malignancy with a notably poor patient experience.
- Existing support for BC patients often overlooks holistic wellbeing, impacting health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL).
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and feasibility test a co-designed wellbeing intervention for bladder cancer patients.
- To improve the bladder cancer patient experience and ameliorate their HRQoL.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the modified Medical Research Council (MRC) Framework for complex intervention development.
- Conducted systematic literature reviews, patient and healthcare professional discussion groups, and stakeholder consultations.
- Designed a pragmatic wellbeing feasibility trial to assess intervention impact on service attendance and HRQoL.
Main Results:
- A collaborative wellbeing intervention was successfully developed, addressing an unmet need in BC patient care.
- The intervention is hypothesized to increase patient awareness and attendance to support services.
- Feasibility trial endpoints focus on patient engagement and improvements in HRQoL.
Conclusions:
- Co-designing interventions with patients and healthcare professionals is crucial for addressing the unique needs of bladder cancer survivors.
- The developed wellbeing intervention offers a holistic approach to enhance the BC patient experience.
- Further trials are warranted to confirm the efficacy of this intervention in improving patient HRQoL.
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