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Engaging older patients with cancer and their caregivers as partners in cancer research
Author(s) -
Gilmore Nikesha J.,
Canin Beverly,
Whitehead Mary,
Sedenquist Margaret,
Griggs Lorraine,
Finch Lynn,
Grossman Valerie,
Targia Valerie,
Wells Megan,
Kamen Charles,
Flannery Marie,
Magnuson Allison,
Plumb Sandy,
Obrecht Spencer,
Lowenstein Lisa M.,
Lopez Gilberto,
Anderson Jainy,
Berenberg Jeffrey,
Vogel Victor,
Bearden James,
Dale William,
Mohile Supriya G.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/cncr.32402
Subject(s) - medicine , clinical trial , randomized controlled trial , cancer , family medicine , patient participation , clinical research , nursing , medline , political science , law
Active patient partner engagement with Stakeholders for Care in Oncology and Research for our Elders board (a diverse group of older patients with cancer, caregivers of older patients with cancer, survivors, and patient advocates) to conduct what, to the authors' knowledge, is the largest randomized geriatric assessment clinical trial published to date has been shown to be feasible and to result in tangible and invaluable benefits for both the research team and patient partners alike. Actively engaging patient partners should be an essential component of the development, conduct, and completion of all clinical research.

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