Improving care for older adults having cancer surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a special program for older adults having surgery can improve their care at the James Cancer Hospital. It reviews medical records and asks staff for feedback to make surgery safer for people 65 and older.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have had or will have surgery, or a pre-surgery visit, at the James Cancer Hospital.
- Your health information is available in the hospital's computer system.
- You are a clinical staff member (18 or older) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, working in areas affected by the program.
- You are not a trainee (student, resident, or fellow), and your work status allows participation.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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