Improving decision-making for Spanish-speaking patients with pelvic floor disorders
Bridging the Health Disparities Gap in Decision-Making Among Limited English Proficient (LEP) Patients with Pelvic Floor Disorders
This study is trying to improve how Spanish-speaking patients with pelvic floor disorders make decisions about their care by enhancing communication with their doctors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 106 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Loyola University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Maywood, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT05871268 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the decision-making process for limited English proficient (LEP) patients, specifically Spanish-speaking individuals, who are seeking care for pelvic floor disorders. By understanding their preferences and improving communication between patients and physicians, the study seeks to foster shared decision-making, which is crucial for patient satisfaction and health outcomes. The intervention includes raising physician awareness and providing usual care to address the unique challenges faced by LEP patients. The study will involve patients presenting to the Loyola Urogynecology clinic for their initial evaluation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Spanish-speaking individuals who are seeking their initial evaluation at the Loyola Urogynecology clinic and are at least 18 years old.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Spanish-speaking or those who are established patients at the Loyola Urogynecology clinic may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient satisfaction and health outcomes for Spanish-speaking patients with pelvic floor disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research addressing health disparities among LEP patients, this specific approach focusing on shared decision-making in pelvic floor disorders is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Present to Loyola Urogynecology clinic for their initial evaluation and identify as Spanish-speaking (as primary language) * Agree tp complete the study questionnaires * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must be able to read, speak and write in Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Established patients at Loyola's Urogynecology clinic * Unable to complete the study questionnaires * Less than 18 years of age * Unable to read, speak and write in Spanish
Where this trial is running
Maywood, Illinois
- Loyola University Medical Center — Maywood, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thythy Pham, MD — Loyola Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mary Tulke, RN
- Email: mtulke@luc.edu
- Phone: 708-476-2186
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.