Journal article
Evaluation of a specialized oncology nursing supportive care intervention in newly diagnosed breast and colorectal cancer patients following surgery: a cluster randomized trial
Abstract
BackgroundBetter coordination of supportive services during the early phases of cancer care has been proposed to improve the care experience of patients. We conducted a randomized trial to test a community-based nurse-led coordination of care intervention in cancer patients.MethodsSurgical practices were cluster randomized to a control group involving usual care practices or a standardized nursing intervention consisting of an in-person …
Authors
Sussman J; Bainbridge D; Whelan TJ; Brazil K; Parpia S; Wiernikowski J; Schiff S; Rodin G; Sergeant M; Howell D
Journal
Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol. 26, No. 5, pp. 1533–1541
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
May 2018
DOI
10.1007/s00520-017-3981-4
ISSN
0941-4355