Palliative care for cancer survivors Cancer Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites
Conditions
Interventions
Patients who are selected for the intervention group will be offered immediate referral to the day therapy unit and will receive an individual systematic assessment by a senior member of the medical/n
Sponsors
University College London (UCL) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are attending Haematology and Breast Outpatient Departments at the Royal Free Hospital, London or University College London Hospitals 2. Patients with active, progressive recurrent malignant disease (first or subsequent remission) 3. Patients aged 18 years and above, either sex 4. Patients who are able to communicate effectively
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who are considered to be cured of their malignant disease 2. Patients who have non-malignant disease only 3. Patients under 18 years old 4. Patients who are unable to feedback and communicate effectively
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The psychological domain on the long form of Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS LF59), assessed at baseline and three months follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Continuity of care (Continuity of Care measure) 2. Psychological status (KD10) 3. Quality of life (EQ5D) 4. Physical function (measured by the ECOG) 5. Costs associated with the intervention and health service use will also be collected Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and three months follow-up. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed