Understanding how survivorship care plans affect health outcomes for cancer survivors

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What this research studies

This project will examine if having a written survivorship care plan used in routine care leads to better long-term health for adults who have survived cancer. Researchers will analyze health records and outcomes over time to see changes in mortality and late health issues. The study aims to identify which aspects of SCPs are most linked with improved survival and quality of life, and under what circumstances they work best. The work reflects real-world clinical practice and aims to guide when and how SCPs should be implemented. Results could inform guidelines and policy to optimize survivorship care.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of Minnesota
  Minneapolis, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Blaes, Anne H. — University of Minnesota
• Study coordinator: Blaes, Anne H.

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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