Cancer Experience Registry: An Online Survey Research Study to Understand the Experiences of Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia
Summary
The Cancer Experience Registry®: An Online Survey Research Study to Understand the Experiences of Those Impacted By a Cancer Diagnosis. The Registry is a web-based platform to distribute cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys. Study surveys are designed based on input from advisor experts, including patients and caregivers, and focus on the social, emotional, physical, financial and decision-making experiences of those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Findings contribute toward enhancing care for patients, survivors and caregivers via programming and policy initiatives.
Description
The aims of the Registry are to: 1) better understand the psychosocial experiences and needs of people who have been impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors and caregivers; 2) inform the research community, healthcare providers, patient advocates and policy makers around gaps in care and the psychosocial challenges of people affected by cancer; 3) use the findings to develop and disseminate tailored (data-guided) programs and services that will address the emotional and social needs and ultimately improve the long-term quality of life of people affected by cancer; 4) link registrants…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion criteria: * Have received a cancer diagnosis or have been a family caregiver or informal caregiver (i.e., a relative or friend) for someone diagnosed with cancer * Live in United States, a US territory, or Canada * Able to read and understand English Exclusion criteria: * None
Location
- Cancer Support Community Research & Training InstituteWashington D.C., District of Columbia