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Research: ROSENBAUM,
Listed in Issue 110
Abstract
ROSENBAUM, SPIEGEL and colleagues, Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, 1101 Welch Road, Bldg. A, Ste. 6, Stanford, CA 94305, USA, ernie@lmi.net, have evaluated a programme of supportive cancer care to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.
Background
Cancer treatment has become more and more technical and fragmented. In order to help cancer patients and their families, a co-ordinated program called the Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program (SCSCP) was developed. The Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program was initiated in 1999 to provide support for cancer patients, addressing the need for improved physical and emotional well-being and quality of life. This paper is a program evaluation report.
Methodology
The number of patient visits grew from 421 in 1999 to 6319 in 2002. Attendance records with demographic data and anonymous questionnaires evaluating each programme were collected during a 9-week period. 398 patients were asked to evaluate how the program helped them regarding increase of energy, reduction in stress, restful sleep, pain reduction, sense of hopefulness, and empowerment.
Results
Over 90% of the patients using the SCSCP felt they had benefited from the programme. Programmes were chosen based on a needs assessment by oncologists, nurse managers, social workers, and patients. Massage, yoga, and Qi-Gong classes had the highest number of participants. Qualitative data showed benefit for each therapy offered.
Conclusion
This evaluation of a free cancer supportive care programme in a hospital outpatient setting provides evidence of patient satisfaction and improvement in quality of life.
References
Rosenbaum E, Gautier H, Fobair P, Neri E, Festa B, Hawn M, Andrews A, Hirshberger N, Selim S, Spiegel D. Cancer supportive care, improving the quality of life for cancer patients. A program evaluation report. Supportive Care in Cancer 12(5): 293-301, May 2004.
Comment
The next time you hear from a so-called expert that there is no research regarding the efficacy of nutritional or complementary approaches, please, please remember research such as these studies above.
