Improving Health of Patients With Colon Cancer Following Surgery: A Trial of SA-ICAN Via Videoconferencing

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of more frequent follow-up (by videoconference) of these patients. Videoconference is a method of communication over a distance. In this method, the patient will hear the person's voice (like on the telephone) and will see that person over video. The study will compare more frequent follow-up of patients by videoconferencing to routine follow-up of patients. The investigators will compare each type of follow-up to see the effect on the number of times patients need to visit emergency rooms or need admission to hospitals. The study will also look at the difference between each type of follow-up on patients' quality of life and social support thirty days after hospital discharge. The study will also measure satisfaction and acceptability of this intervention among those who had follow-ups by videoconference.

Official Title
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Improving Health of Patients With Colon Cancer Following Surgery: A Trial of SA-ICAN Via Videoconferencing

Conditions
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Colon Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Usual care
* Other: Phone Calls


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Age 65 or older. Newly diagnosed cancer. Referred to the geriatrics service for pre-operative evaluation before surgical resection of his/her tumor. Exclusion Criteria: Inability to comprehend English. Deafness , measured by the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S) [16], score equal or above 30. (appendix 5) Cognitive impairment (score of 0-1 in Mini-Cog Test). Nursing home resident. Planned hospital length of stay of one day or less.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Usual Care<br>The patient will get instructions on: - Follow-up appointment date/time with your surgeon - Proper diet - Medications - Communicating concerning symptoms with the surgeon The patient will answer questions on: Social support Quality of life | Other: Usual care<br> <br> |
| Phone Calls<br>In addition to what the usual care group gets, the patient will also receive weekly phone calls by a geriatrics RN following hospital discharge. The patient will answer questions on: Social support Quality of life | Other: Usual care<br> <br> Other: Phone Calls<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| acute healthcare utilization (AHCU) rates | (i.e. hospital readmission and/or ER visit) | 30 days post -discharge | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Videoconferencing, Following Surgery, 14-213