Colorectal Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
colorectal cancer, needs, survivors, any stage
Brief summary
The aims of this study are to: 1. explore supportive care needs in colorectal cancer patients with treatment and survivors; 2. compare the supportive care needs in different stage of colorectal cancer; 3. identify the significant factors for the supportive care needs; 4. explore the supportive care needs within one year after newly diagnosis.
Detailed description
Both large scale cross-sectional survey and a prospective 1-year longitudinal panel study design will be used in this study. The cross-sectional survey is to examine the current status of supportive care needs perceived by different stage of colorectal cancer inpatients and outpatients including survivors. The 1-year longitudinal design is to explore the change of supportive care needs perceived by patients within one year after newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with colorectal cancer in any stage or survivors * Those who are willing to participate in the research * Aged above 18
Exclusion criteria
* None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| supportive cancer care needs | For 1-year follow-up study, measurement time-points include 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after diagnosis. |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactShiow-ching Shun, PhD
Outcome results
None listed