Rationale and design of Children's Oncology Group (COG) study ACCL20N1CD: financial distress during treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study purpose is to describe trajectories of financial distress for parents of children (ages 1-14.9 years) with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The secondary aim is to identify multilevel factors (child, parent, household, treating institution) that influence change in financial distress over time.

Methods

The study uses a prospective cohort design, repeated measurements, and mixed methods. The settings are Children's Oncology Group (COG) institutions participating in the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). Eligible participants are English- and/or Spanish-speaking parents or legal guardians (hereafter "parents") of index children. Parents are asked to complete a survey during their child's induction (T1)

SUBMITTER: Beauchemin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9237978 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature