malignancy of the prostate Prostate cancer
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
NIVEL
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria: • Diagnosis of prostate cancer • Age at least 65 and at least one chronic disease (of a list of 30 diseases of the RIVM);Specific criteria for the different treatment options: After radical prostatectomy inclusion 1 year after operation if: • PSA
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - In active medical treatment - After-care by GP not medically safe - in the normal situation the patient would be checked by the urologist for at least one year
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure of this project is the existence of a succesful clinical pathway for older prostate cancer patients. This will be assessed by the following criteria: - GPs do not refer patients to the urologist (unless for recurrence/metastasis). - The majority of the patients is satisfied - The participating GPs and urologists are convinced and confident | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| perceived quality of care and prostate cancer specific quality of life, health care use and satisfaction with videoconsultations | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed