An Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Cancer

Diseases and Conditions Researched

Cancer

What is the purpose of this trial?

1.) To integrate discharge planning into an intervention provided by advanced practice nurses (APRNs)for patients with advanced cancer, 2.) To evaluate the effects of the intervention, and 3.) To explore the reach, adoption, and implementation of the intervention to facilitate the transition of patients from surgery/biopsy/chemotherapy to medical oncology in a comprehensive cancer center.



Participation Guidelines

Age: 21 Years and older
Gender: Both

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Sponsors: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR); Yale University
Dates: January 5, 2011
Last Updated: January 6, 2011
Study HIC#: 0909005722
Clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT01272024