Using patient feedback to improve discharge planning after cancer surgery
Integrating Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes into Discharge Planning
This study is looking to make the process of leaving the hospital after cancer surgery smoother and more personalized by using a tool that helps gather your thoughts on how ready you feel to go home, so everyone involved can be on the same page and ensure you have the best experience possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886331 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the discharge planning process for patients undergoing cancer surgery by integrating electronic patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into the clinical workflow. By utilizing a tool called 'Goals to Discharge' (G2D), the study seeks to gather patient input on their readiness for discharge and other relevant factors, which can help align expectations between patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The goal is to create a more personalized discharge pathway that reduces unnecessary hospital stays and improves overall patient satisfaction. The effectiveness of this approach will be evaluated through a cluster randomized trial.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients scheduled for elective cancer surgeries who can provide feedback on their discharge readiness.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing elective cancer surgeries or those who are unable to provide feedback due to medical or cognitive limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to shorter hospital stays and improved patient satisfaction for those undergoing cancer surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating patient-reported outcomes into clinical care can improve communication and patient satisfaction, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cracchiolo, Jennifer R — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Cracchiolo, Jennifer R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.