Improved support for regional and remote paediatric oncology families: a randomised controlled trial of videotelephony
The University of Queensland Centre for Online Health
162 participants
Apr 1, 2007
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
To undertake a formal clinical trial using videotelephony to support regional and remote families returning home with a child newly diagnosed with cancer
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Newly diagnosed male or female paediatric oncology patients and their families.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Patients were a home telephone connection of satisfactory quality cannot be installed.
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Interventions
Intervention group: Access to usual support plus education, communication, counselling and monitoring with specialist multidisciplinary team members via a videotelephone service for a 12-week period following first discharge home. In addition, the videotelephone will be available to family members to facilitate intra-family support during inpatient stays
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ACTRN12606000487516