The DISCO App: A pilot test of a multi-level intervention to reduce the financial burden of cancer through improved cost communication.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Financial toxicity affects 30-50% of people with cancer in the US. Although experts recommend patients and physicians discuss treatment cost, cost discussions occur infrequently. We pilot-tested the feasibility, acceptability and influence on outcomes of the DIScussions of COst (DISCO) App, a multi-level communication intervention designed to improve cost discussions and related outcomes.

Methods

While waiting to see their physician, patients (n = 32) used the DISCO App on a tablet. Physicians were given a cost discussion tip sheet. Clinic visits were video recorded and patients completed pre- and post-intervention measures of self-efficacy for managing costs, self-efficacy for interacting with physicians, cost-related distress, and perceptions of the DISCO

SUBMITTER: Hamel LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194252 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature