Follow-up of Gynecological Cancer Patients, Their Needs and Expectations, A Cooperation Project

NCT01691144 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2012/355B
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 239
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

Follow-up of cancer patients accounts for a substantial part of outpatient activity, and alternative models of care are developing. In some countries, low-risk follow-up is already done in primary care, mainly in breast, and colorectal cancer. In this study the investigators will explore gynecological cancer patients about their expectations regarding their future follow-up plan. Further, the investigators will ask about the experience and satisfaction among patients who have already attended a follow-up programme for 2-3 years. In addition, the investigators will especially focus on the cooperation aspect between primary and secondary care. The investigators hypothesize that follow-up of selected gynecological cancer patients can be done by general practitioners.

Conditions

Endometrial Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Cervical Cancer

Keywords

cancer; gynecological; expectations; satisfaction; cooperation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Patient expectation questionnaire

  The patients will be asked to fill in a quesionnaire regarding their expectations on follow-up care

  within the first 30 days after primary treatment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Patient satisfaction questionnaire

  3 years after treatment

Study Arms (2)

recently treated patients

2-3 years after treatment

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Newly treated gynecological cancer patients and patients treated 2-3 years ago

You may qualify if:

• \> 18 years
• histologically or cytologically proven cancer

You may not qualify if:

• Unability to fill out questionnaires (due to language or cognitive barriers)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Oslo: lead

Study Sites (2)

Sorlandet Hospital Kristiansand

Kristiansand, 4621, Norway

Location

St. Olavs Hospital

Trondheim, 7030, Norway

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Vistad I, Moy BW, Salvesen HB, Liavaag AH. Follow-up routines in gynecological cancer - time for a change? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2011 Jul;90(7):707-18. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01123.x. Epub 2011 Apr 15.

  PMID: 21382018 BACKGROUND

• Vistad I, Cvancarova M, Salvesen HB. Follow-up of gynecological cancer patients after treatment - the views of European experts in gynecologic oncology. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 Nov;91(11):1286-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01523.x. Epub 2012 Sep 18.

  PMID: 22880840 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Endometrial Neoplasms; Ovarian Neoplasms; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; Neoplasms; Personal Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Uterine Neoplasms; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Urogenital Neoplasms; Neoplasms by Site; Uterine Diseases; Genital Diseases, Female; Female Urogenital Diseases; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Genital Diseases; Endocrine Gland Neoplasms; Ovarian Diseases; Adnexal Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases; Gonadal Disorders; Uterine Cervical Diseases; Behavior

Study Officials

• Mette Brekke, PhD

  University of Oslo

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 15, 2012
• First Posted: September 24, 2012
• Study Start: September 1, 2012
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2015
• Study Completion: December 1, 2015
• Last Updated: May 12, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-05

Locations

NO (2)