Interest in Spirituality and Oncology: Is It An International Phenomenon?

November 17, 2011 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Primary Objective:

-To assess correlations between spiritual and religious beliefs and physician burnout using the Work Related Stress Inventory.

Secondary Objectives:

  • To assess relationships between a physician's spiritual/religious beliefs and age, race, sex, marital status, and nationality.
  • To explore differences in survey responses among oncologists from different countries: Duke University Religion Index (DUREL), Hoge (Intrinsic religiosity scale), Templer's Death Anxiety Scale, Locus of Control Scale, Work Related Strain Inventory, and non-validated case scenarios.
  • To correlate survey responses to management of specific patient case situations.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Few studies have explored the spiritual/religious beliefs of physicians and almost none have been done outside of the United States until the last two years. Therefore, this is the first study of its kind to evaluate this subject internationally.

In the next few weeks individuals will be receiving an on line survey from Survey Monkey.

The purpose of the survey is to explore the spiritual/religious beliefs of oncologists from a world side perspective, to identify areas in which spiritual/religious beliefs may affect medical decision making, and to explore any correlation that may exist between spiritual/religious beliefs of oncologists and physician burn out.

The surveys will take about 30 to 40 minutes to complete. Survey results will be encrypted even in transmission and sent to a secure server for anonymity. Even if one chooses not to fill out the surveys investigators ask that each person complete the demographic questionnaire.

Without input, investigators will lose the opportunity to further an understanding of how spirituality and religious beliefs impact patient care and physician well being.

Investigators welcome any feed back.

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Physician members of the International Gynecologic Oncologists Society or the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Physician members of the International Gynecologic Oncologists Society or the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Survey
Physician members of the International Gynecologic Oncologists Society or the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.
Behavioral: Survey
Internet survey lasting 30 to 40 minutes.
Other Names:
  • questionnaire

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Survey response to assess correlations between spiritual and religious beliefs and physician burnout.
Time Frame: 2 Years
2 Years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 30, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 30, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

January 31, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 18, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 17, 2011

Last Verified

November 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2006-0724

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