A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of ICCAN on Cancer Treatment Completion and Quality of Life

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if the ICCAN program is working, and to compare the ICCAN program to the standard hospital services provided in New York City hospitals, like meeting with a Social Worker or a Patient Navigator (a person who provides personal hospital guidance).

Eligibility

Age range

21–80 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Behavioral
  The Integrated Cancer Care Access Network (ICCAN)

  Patients will receive written materials on social and economic resources and services. Treatment Outcomes Survey at Intake, 3 mo, 6 mo, and 1 year. Chart review at 3 mo, 6 mo and 1 year, and as needed. Plus Initial needs assessment. Assistance with high priority social and economic needs.Monthly follow-up with ICCAN Access Facilitator to address ongoing needs in addition to as-needed assistance.

• Behavioral
  Usual and Customary Group (U&C)

  Patients will receive written materials on social and economic resources and services. Treatment Outcomes Survey at Intake, 3 mo, 6 mo, and 1 year. Chart review at 3 mo, 6 mo and 1 year, and as needed.

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