The efficacy of a shared-care model of follow-up for survivors of colorectal cancer.

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Colorectal cancer; Unmet needs; nmet needs; Cancer - Bowel - Back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon); Public Health - Health service research

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000004369
• Lead Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-01-03
• Last Update Posted: 22 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 174

Inclusion Criteria

Patients eligible for this study include:
- A confirmed diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer
- Stage I-III disease
- Must have completed treatment with curative intent at one of the participating sites within the previous 3-months.
- Over 18 years of age;
- Able to read and write English; and
- Has a GP willing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Patients not eligible for this study include:
- Demonstrated cognitive or psychological difficulties that would preclude the study participation
- Too unwell to participate in the study
- Treated from a previous cancer (except non-melanoma skin cancer)
- Has a GP already participating in the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient Quality of Life as measured by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ CR30) together with the European Organisation fro Research and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ CR-29). [Baseline, 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cost benefit analysis as measured by comparing the intervention resource costs against Medicare data on doctor visits.[End of Study.];Assessment of patient perceived satisfaction, accessibility and convenience of the intervention using the The Short-form Patient Satisfaction questionnaire (PSQ-18). [Baseline, 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.];Assessment of patient perceived experience of oncology care using the Picker Ambulatory Oncology survey.[Baseline, 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.];Assessment of patient unmet needs using the Short-Form Survivor Unmet Needs Survey (SF-SUNS). [Baseline, 6-month and 12-month follow-ups.]