The Effect of Telephone Symptom Triage Protocols in Patients With Cancer Therapy (TeleTRIAGE)
NCT ID: NCT04162717
Last Updated: 2019-11-14
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
90 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-05-01
2019-09-15
Brief Summary
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According to the interference protocol of the study: Preliminary interviews were conducted with the newly diagnosed patients in the control and intervention groups. Preliminary tests (Personal Information Form, Chemotherapy Symptom Assessment Scale, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Form-General - FACT-G (Version 4) Quality of Life Scale and Self-Care Power Scale) were performed after obtaining consent. After the pre-tests, the patients who were included in the intervention group were given the symptom triage protocol usage guide created according to the symptom triage protocol. The patients were informed by the researcher about the content and use of the guideline. The patients included in the intervention group were searched by the researcher on the 3rd, 7th and 10th days after each chemotherapy for 3 cycles of chemotherapy. During the three-month follow-ups, patients were able to call the investigator 7/24 to request symptom triage. In accordance with the Remote Symptom Management Guidelines for Adults Treated with Cancer, patient triage was performed for symptom management and patients were referred to the appropriate sources according to the severity of the symptom. The patients in the control group did not undergo any intervention other than routine hospital follow-up. Patients who were included in the control and intervention groups were subjected to final tests at the hospital after 3 months.
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Detailed Description
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Before starting the research, permissions were taken. Pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support (COSTaRS) guides were translated into Turkish and expert opinions were obtained.
The sample of the study included cancer patients who were treated with chemotherapy in the Akdeniz University Hospital Day Chemotherapy Unit. The study included 80% power, 95% reliability and 0.05 error margins, and 70 patients (35 interventions and 35 controls) were randomized into the computer program.
According to the interference protocol of the study:
* Four patients who received systemic chemotherapy were tested with pilot study.
* Patients were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria and randomization list.
* Preliminary interviews were conducted with the newly diagnosed patients in the control and intervention groups. Preliminary tests were performed after obtaining consent. For this purpose, Personal Information Form, Chemotherapy Symptom Assessment Scale, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Form-General - FACT-G (Version 4) Quality of Life Scale and Self-Care Power Scale were applied.
* After the pre-tests, the patients who were included in the intervention group were given the symptom triage protocol usage guide created according to the symptom triage protocol. The patients were informed by the researcher about the content and use of the guideline. Information about the contents of the guide was made between 10:00-14:00 hours during working hours during the week and it took an average of 15-20 minutes.
* The patients included in the intervention group were searched by the researcher on the 3rd, 7th and 10th days after each chemotherapy for 3 cycles of chemotherapy.
* During the three-month follow-ups, patients were able to call the investigator 7/24 to request symptom triage.
* In accordance with the Remote Symptom Management Guidelines for Adults Treated with Cancer, patient triage was performed for symptom management and patients were referred to the appropriate sources according to the severity of the symptom.
* In case of urgent necessity, patients were referred from the second consultant who were from Medical Oncology Department.
* The frequency of calls for the symptom triage protocol application of the intervention group was monitored and the information was recorded in the intervention group telephone interview form.
* The patients in the control group did not undergo any intervention other than routine hospital follow-up.
* Patients who were included in the control and intervention groups were subjected to final tests at the hospital after 3 months.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
SINGLE_GROUP
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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The Effect of Telephone Symptom Triage Protocols
Intervention group received symptom triage application with telephone, which consisted of guiding in line with symptom triage protocols. The patients who were included in the intervention were followed up by telephone on the 3rd, 7th and 10th day of after chemotherapy total of nine times during three chemotherapy cycles.
Symptom management, quality of life and self-maintenance were assessed by scales at the first interview and 3 months later.
The Effect of Telephone Symptom Triage Protocols on Symptom Management, Quality of Life and Self-Care Maintenance in Patients with Cancer Who Applied Systemic Treatment
Symptom management, quality of life and self-maintenance were assessed by scales at the first interview and 3 months later.
Intervention group received symptom triage application with telephone, which consisted of guiding in line with symptom triage protocols. The patients who were included in the intervention were followed up by telephone on the 3rd, 7th and 10th day of after chemotherapy total of nine times during three chemotherapy cycles.
Control group
The control group received standard nursing care applied at the hospital
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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The Effect of Telephone Symptom Triage Protocols on Symptom Management, Quality of Life and Self-Care Maintenance in Patients with Cancer Who Applied Systemic Treatment
Symptom management, quality of life and self-maintenance were assessed by scales at the first interview and 3 months later.
Intervention group received symptom triage application with telephone, which consisted of guiding in line with symptom triage protocols. The patients who were included in the intervention were followed up by telephone on the 3rd, 7th and 10th day of after chemotherapy total of nine times during three chemotherapy cycles.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. First-time diagnosed cancer
3. Know her/his diagnossis and/or able to express verbal
4. Having undergone a cure chemotherapy treatment
5. Chemotherapy was applied every 21-28 days
6. Between 18-65 years (not to interfere with physical, psychological and functional problems that may develop due to old age)
7. Able to understand and write Turkish
8. Able to use mobil telephone
9. No disability to answer questions physically, cognitively or spiritually
10. Non-bed dependent
11. Willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria
2. Having memory or cognitive disorder
3. Patients receiving chemotherapy every seven or 14 days
18 Years
64 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Akdeniz University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Arife ALTIN ÇETİN
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Hicran BEKTAŞ, Professor
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing
Locations
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Arife Altin Cetin
Antalya, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Cetin AA, Bektas H, Coskun HS. The effect of telephone triage on symptom management in patients with cancer undergoing systemic chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2022 Dec;61:102221. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102221. Epub 2022 Oct 13.
Other Identifiers
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0010
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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