Evaluating a shared care pathway intervention to reduce chemotherapy outpatients' unplanned presentations to hospital [ 2013 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Kate White (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Heather Mckenzie ,  Dr Lillian Hayes ,  Mr Keith Cox ,  Ms Judith Fethney
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Brief description Many cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment continue to experience serious side effects at home, where they struggle to self-manage and often go to hospital after symptoms have worsened. We have developed an innovative clinical pathway involving the provision of home-based assessment, clinical care and advice by community nurses, which aims to help patients without creating new health service positions. Our study will test if the pathway decreases unplanned hospital visits, improves patient well-being and is cost-effective.

Funding Amount $AUD 644,924.86

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant