Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Two Supportive Cancer Care Delivery Models for Adults With Cancer
Stanford University
Summary
This cluster-randomized comparative effectiveness trial compares a technology-based supportive cancer care (SCC) approach with a redesigned team-based supportive cancer care (SCC) approach.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Greater intervention effects on health-related quality of life SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. Greater intervention effects on patient activation II. Greater satisfaction with care and decision-making III. Greater documentation of goals of care and symptoms IV. To lower acute care V. Greater palliative care and hospice OUTLINE: Sites are randomized to 1 of 2 arms. ARM A: Patients receive educational materials to assist with advance care planning and symptom management through a technology-based supportive cancer care weekly during months 1-4 and every other week during mon…