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PACT Training for Oncology Nursing Care

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Led By Talia Zaider, PhD

Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 30 days

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether a new training program called PACT can help nurses gain the skills needed to provide high-quality family-centered care.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking nurses working day shifts in the GI unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering, and family caregivers of adult GI cancer patients admitted there. Caregivers must be involved in patient care but cannot participate if their patient has passed away or they were part of an earlier study phase.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The PACT (Partnership, Assessment, Care, and Transition) training program is being tested to see if it improves nurses' skills in providing family-centered care. The impact on caregiver outcomes will also be assessed.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves a training intervention rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience increased workload or stress due to new practices.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 30 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~30 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Frequency of nurses' use of family centered care practices

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: NursesExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

MSKCC day-shift nurses (Clinical Nurse I to IV) assigned to the GI inpatient unit (MH16) at the time of study, all of whom provide initial and ongoing assessment of patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural and informational needs

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor

1,933 Previous Clinical Trials

585,314 Total Patients Enrolled

Talia Zaider, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

5 Previous Clinical Trials

1,367 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there vacancies available for those wishing to join this investigation?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this research is actively enrolling participants, with a posting date of September 3rd 2021 and an update to the listing being made as recently as October 4th 2022. 480 individuals are required from one medical centre for full completion of the trial."

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What is the current sample size of this research endeavor?

"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research project is open for recruitment. It was initially posted on September 3rd 2021 and the latest update occurred October 4th 2022; 480 patients are required from one location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Advancing Nursing Practices in Hospital Oncology Care

2021. "Advancing Nursing Practices in Hospital Oncology Care". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05053191.