title: Oncologists' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to cancer treatment clinical trials.
abstract: Native Hawaiians have high incidence rates of cancers diagnosed in late stages and, thus, many might benefit from participation in cancer clinical trials. A survey was developed to explore knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Hawai'i oncologists with regard to cancer treatment clinical trials and Native Hawaiian participation in them. Findings suggest that most cancer specialists are supportive of clinical trials. However, physicians identified a number of barriers to Native Hawaiian participation in clinical trials. Ways to increase participation in clinical trials are suggested.
authors.affiliation: Native Hawaiian Health Care System, Kaua'i, USA.
authors.forename: Momi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kaanoi
authors.forename: Kathryn L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Braun
authors.forename: Carolyn C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Gotay
authors.forename: Lehua
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Abrigo
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006254:Hawaii; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care