A Quality Improvement Approach to the Management of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

This multifaceted initiative will include evaluating patient perspectives on their QoL, evaluating provider perspectives on managing QoL, and providing education to the whole CLL care team (hematologists/oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses) on contemporary approaches for individualized, patient-centered management of CLL. Providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants will participate in educational initiatives geared towards enhancing their knowledge and confidence with managing QoL concerns for patients with CLL. Pre and post surveys will be conducted with providers to evaluate change in these areas. The project aims to train this team on how to enhance communication with patients and caregivers as a means to increase patient engagement in care and QoL in this population.

Inclusion criteria

Clinician

• Participant must be a hematologist, oncologist, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who practices medicine in the Duke Cancer Network
• Participant treats patients with CLL
• Participant is willing to participate in the educational component of this project

Inclusion criteria

Patient

• Patient has a diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Patient is over the age of 18
• Patient is being treated at a Duke Cancer Network affiliate site,
• Patient is expected to see their physician or another member of their care team at least 3 times annually.
• Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Clinician

• None

Exclusion criteria

Patient

• Patient is Non-English speaking
• Patient diagnosed with CLL < 60 days ago