A Pilot Randomized Trial of a Comprehensive Transitional Care Program for Colorectal Cancer Patients
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Colorectal Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 6/15/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2015 |
A Pilot Randomized Trial of the Comprehensive Transitional Care Program for Medically Underserved Colorectal Cancer Surgery Patients
The primary hypothesis is that a comprehensive transitional care program based on the
premise of a patient-centered medical home versus routine care reduces emergency room visits
and hospital readmissions without increasing costs among cancer patients undergoing surgery
at a large safety-net hospital.
premise of a patient-centered medical home versus routine care reduces emergency room visits
and hospital readmissions without increasing costs among cancer patients undergoing surgery
at a large safety-net hospital.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of colorectal cancer
- Adults, Age 18 years or older
- Undergoing surgery for either palliative cure or palliation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients not expected to survive hospital based on the operating surgeon's opinion
- Children under the age of 18 years
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