Increasing Minority Enrollment Onto Clinical Trials: Practical Strategies and Challenges Emerge From the NRG Oncology Accrual Workshop [Original Contributions]
This article summarizes the concepts discussed at the workshop, which included: needs assessments, infrastructural support, training of investigators and research staff, specific clinical trial recruitment strategies (both system and community based), and development and mentoring of young investigators. Many new, more specific tactics, including use of diverse cancer care settings, direct-to-consumer communication, and the need for centralized information technology such as the use of software to match trials to special populations, are presented. It was concluded that new, innovative trial designs and the realities of li...
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - November 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Brooks, S. E., Muller, C. Y., Robinson, W., Walker, E. M., Yeager, K., Cook, E. D., Friedman, S., Somkin, C. P., Brown, C. L., McCaskill-Stevens, W. Tags: Training, Organization, Patient, Career Development, Advocacy, Clinical Trials Original Contributions Source Type: research
Comparing Breast Cancer Outcomes Between Medicaid and the Ohio Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program [Original Contributions]
Conclusion:
Compared with nonparticipants, BCCEDP participants experienced earlier breast cancer stage at diagnosis, shorter time to treatment initiation, and survival benefits. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - November 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Koroukian, S. M., Bakaki, P. M., Schluchter, M., Owusu, C., Cooper, G. S., Flocke, S. A. Tags: Affordable Care Act, Access to care, Access to care, Epidemiology, Diagnosis & Staging, Surgery, Radiation Original Contributions Source Type: research
Are We Falling Short? Incorporating Falls Assessment Into Cancer Care for Older Adults [Original Contributions]
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Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - November 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Klepin, H. D. Tags: Geriatric Oncology Original Contributions Source Type: research
Falls in Older Adults With Cancer: Evaluation by Oncology Providers [Original Contributions]
Conclusion:
We found that only 10% of older patients with cancer who self-reported a recent fall had appropriate medical record documentation. Oncologists are often the primary care providers for older patients and are largely unfamiliar with the frequency and impact of falls in this population. There is a need to increase awareness of falls prevalence and consequences among oncology providers in order to provide timely interventions to reduce the risks associated with falls. (Source: Journal of Oncology Practice)
Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - November 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Guerard, E. J., Deal, A. M., Williams, G. R., Jolly, T. A., Nyrop, K. A., Muss, H. B. Tags: Older adult (geriatrics), General public, Geriatric Oncology, Outcomes Research, Adult Medical Oncology Original Contributions Source Type: research
Oncology Care Delivery Reform: Carpe Diem [Original Contributions]
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Source: Journal of Oncology Practice - November 13, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kolodziej, M. Tags: Clinical guidelines, Communication, Doctor-patient communication, Patient safety, Adult, Older adult (geriatrics), Staff and staffing, Management and treatment, Treatment related issues, Doctor-patient communication, Quality of life, Quality, Financial re Source Type: research
