Early referral to palliative care; a randomised trial of patients with metastatic cancers & a survival expec of

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/219141

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

It is not known when, in the course of incurable cancer, palliative care advice should be sought. A randomised trial will be conducted on patients consulting with a medical or radiation oncologist. Consenting patients will be randomised to either receive palliative care advice immediately or somewhat later after diagnosis. The consequences of early contact with palliative care professionals will be documented using a range of patient measures including quality of life, symptom control and assessment of unmet needs. The research includes a cost consequence analysis.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 01-01-2005

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Strategic Awards

Funding Amount: $81,250.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Oncology And Carcinogenesis

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Cancer | Palliation | Palliative Care Consultation

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