Nurse-Managed Support for Cancer Trial Participants
Author Information
Author(s): K. Cox, E. Wilson, A. Arthur, R. Elkan, S. Armstrong
Primary Institution: University of Nottingham
Hypothesis
Does a nurse-managed intervention improve psychosocial outcomes for patients at the conclusion of early phase cancer trials?
Conclusion
The nurse-managed trial conclusion led to positive outcomes for patients who had recently completed a clinical trial.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients in the intervention group felt more informed about the trial and their follow-up care.
- Patient satisfaction with the intervention was high, with a median score of 4.5 out of 5.
- There was no significant difference in anxiety and depression scores between the intervention and control groups.
Takeaway
This study shows that having a nurse help patients after they finish a cancer trial can make them feel better and more informed.
Methodology
A randomised controlled trial comparing nurse-managed follow-up with standard care for cancer trial participants.
Potential Biases
Patients may have provided different responses based on whether they completed questionnaires alone or with assistance.
Limitations
High attrition rate due to patient mortality and potential bias in questionnaire completion methods.
Participant Demographics
The average age was just under 60 years, with more men than women, and the majority were married.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P=0.27
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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