Overview

This study gathers information for the development of a COPD care pathway for patients with cancer that reduces the treatment burden of patients, implements critical components of COPD care, and overcomes common barriers to COPD care in the community oncology clinic.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• The participant has personal experience with medical management of COPD, defined as meeting at least one of the following criteria:
  1. patient with clinical documentation of COPD (either as a confirmed or suspected diagnosis) and has received at least one dose of an immune checkpoint inhibitor for cancer or
  2. provider who currently works at least part-time in a medical oncology clinic or
  3. provider who works at least part-time to care for patients with known or suspected COPD.

     A suspected diagnosis of COPD can be based on finding(s) by history, exam, or radiography (e.g., CT changes such as emphysema, bronchial wall thickening, or mucus plugging). A provider is defined as a physician, advanced practice provider, nurse, or respiratory therapist. Study team members are permitted to participate in the study if they meet eligibility criteria.

• Ability to understand and agree to participate on the study as described by the

  study information sheet.

• Capability of speaking or reading English.

Exclusion Criteria: Severe psychiatric symptoms; unusual social situation; or critical instability that would limit adherence to the study requirements, as determined by the study team.