Patient participation in cancer clinical trials: A pilot test of lay navigation

Patient participation in cancer clinical trials: A pilot test of lay navigation

Background: Clinical trials (CT) represent an important treatment option for cancer patients. Unfortunately, patients face challenges to enrolling in CTs, such as logistical barriers, poor CT understanding and complex clinical regimens. Patient navigation is a strategy that may help to improve the d...

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Main Authors: Kathleen B. Cartmell, Heather S. Bonilha, Terri Matson, Debbie C. Bryant, Jane Zapka, Tricia A. Bentz, Marvella E. Ford, Chanita Hughes-Halbert, Kit N. Simpson, Anthony J. Alberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-08-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
Subjects:
Clinical trial enrollment
Clinical trial education
Clinical trial understanding
Barriers to care
Patient navigation
Health disparities
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451865415300326

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