Clinical trial · Observational
Impact of Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds on Patient Care and Experience of Women With Gynecologic Malignancies
Examining the Impact of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds on Patient Care and Experiences in Women With Gynecologic Malignancies (iCALD-2): A Questionnaire Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 19, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260919-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Purpose of this study to delineate the attitudes and experiences of patients, interpreters and cancer care professionals involved in the care of oncology patients with gynecologic malignancies with cultural and linguistic diversity backgrounds, in addition to highlighting any barriers to optimal patient care through questionnaires.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gynecologic Cancer | Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (3)
- label
- Patient Questionnaire
- description
- Eligible patients will be matched to complete questionnaires in their specified preferred language. Questionnaire patient responses will also be in the patient's identified preferred language, and will be translated into English for study analysis by UHN Interpretation and Translation Services. The questionnaire will comprise of sections in multiple choice and free-text format, administered in an outpatient setting. Question domains will encompass patient demographics, comprehension of diagnosis and treatment, clinical trials, palliative care and overall experiences in the clinic from the perspective of a CALD oncology patient, including identification of any barriers to optimal care.
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- Other: Questionnaire
- label
- Interpreter Questionnaire
- description
- Interpreters will be screened by investigators and approached for their willingness to complete the questionnaires. The questionnaire will comprise of several sections in rating scale and free-text format. Questionnaires will be delivered in English only. Question domains will encompass demographics, professional background, and overall experiences in the clinic setting from the perspective of a professional team member caring for the oncology patient with CALD background, including identification of any barriers to optimal care.
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Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Patient Questionnaires: Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have received anti-cancer treatment and continue to be followed up at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a confirmed gynecologic malignancy. * Patients who have received anti-cancer treatment and continue to be followed up at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for a confirmed gynecologic malignancy. * Patients self-identify their preferred spoken and/or written language to be a language other than English. * The patient's self-identified preferred language is one of the languages in which the questionnaire has been translated. * Patients must be \>18 years old. * Patients must be willing and able to complete a questionnaire (in their primary written language) as a patient in the oncology clinic independently. * Life expectancy greater than 3 months. * Patients must be able to provide written consent with the assistance of a professional interpreter. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients must be willing and able to complete the questionnaire independently without the assistance of others. Interpreter Questionnaires: Inclusion Criteria: * Interpreters must have provided medical interpretive services in a professional context for at least 3 months. * Interpreters must be willing and able to complete a questionnaire detailing their demographics and experiences working as a medical interpreter. * Interpreters must have experience providing medical interpretive services in an oncology or palliative care setting. Cancer Care Professional Questionnaires: Inclusion Criteria: * Physicians must be staff physicians, fellows, physician assistants, or residents in oncology or palliative care, who are experienced in providing medical care to CALD oncology patients in the context of gynecology or palliative care clinics. * Other cancer care professionals eligible to participate include but are not limited to nurses, clinical research coordinators, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, psychologists, and administrative staff. * Cancer care professionals (except for administrative staff) must have had at least 3 months experience providing clinical care in an oncology or palliative care setting, and must have experience delivering care to CALD patients in this context. * Administrative staff must have at least 3 months experience working in the context of an oncology or palliative care clinic, and must have regular in-person or by phone patient contact. They must also have experience interacting with patients or carers from CALD backgrounds in an oncology/palliative care setting. * Cancer care professionals must be willing and able to complete a questionnaire independently detailing their demographics and experiences in treating CALD oncology or palliative care patients.
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