MOCS: Qualitative Development Studies (Version 1)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Multimorbidity and Older Cancer Survivors: qualitative development of a self-management intervention
IRAS ID
253413
Contact name
Jackie Bridges
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 5 days
Research summary
By 2035, almost half (46%) of those who get cancer in the UK will be over 75. Older people are more likely to have other long-term health problems. Having multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity) has a negative impact on a person’s emotional and physical health. Traditionally, a disease-centred approach is used to treat each separate disease separately. However, a patient-centred approach- that focuses on addressing the collective impact of having a number of conditions- may be better for people with multimorbidity.
The aim of this project is to develop a conversation plan , which will help older adults to have a useful discussion with a healthcare provider about their different conditions and how they impact their wellbeing.
We have started a review to identify reasons why older adults might find it difficult to manage multimorbidity after cancer. We will also explore why some people seem to be more successful in managing their multiple conditions. Based on what we have learned so far, we have developed a conversation plan that a healthcare professional can use to ask patients about their health-related goals and what they find difficult or easy to manage about their conditions. We have named this the “CHAT and PLAN protocol”.
We will interview people in the community (cancer survivors, carers and healthcare professionals). We will ask them to tell us about works well or less well for them. We will ask about the plan we have made and how it could be used in practice. We can then use this information to make changes to the conversation plan to make it more easy and helpful to use. At the end of the project, the materials will be ready to test out in another study to help improve quality of life in cancer survivors living with multiple conditions.REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/LO/2003
Date of REC Opinion
3 Dec 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion