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From Screening to Support: A Multi-Method Analysis of HRSN Integration in Cancer Care
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University
Summary
This observational study aims to identify the factors that influence whether cancer patients accept or decline supportive care services after screening positive for health-related social needs (HRSNs) at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study focuses on adult oncology patients who previously reported at least one HRSN-such as transportation, food, housing, or utility needs-but declined assistance when it was offered. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What factors shape cancer patients' intentions to use supportive care services for HRSNs? * Why do patients who screen positive for HRSNs choose not to accept help offered by the healthcare system? Participants will: * Complete a one-time electronic survey delivered via MyChart or email. * Optionally participate in a semi-structured Zoom interview (for a subset of 20-30 survey respondents) to explore decision-making in greater depth.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2025-12-11
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Survey
Participants complete a one-time electronic survey to assess factors influencing the decision to decline assistance for identified Health-Related Social Needs (HRSNs). The survey includes questions related to transportation access, food insecurity, housing instability, and utility needs. Survey completion takes approximately 10 minutes.
Interview
Interviews will be semi-structured and will be offered to 20 participants who have completed the survey and meet eligibility criteria. Interviews will be conducted via a Zoom. Zoom will create a transcription of the interview which will be saved in a secure encrypted space, no video will be saved.
Locations (1)
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States