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Trial reportPloS one2017

Psychological effects of the intensified follow-up of the CEAwatch trial after treatment for colorectal cancer.

Zhuozhao Zhan, Charlotte J Verberne, Edwin R van den Heuvel, Irene Grossmann, Adelita V Ranchor, Theo Wiggers, Geertruida H de Bock

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Trial report in PloS one, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7 authors.

Zhuozhao ZhanDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Charlotte J VerberneDepartment of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Edwin R van den HeuvelDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Irene GrossmannDepartment of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Adelita V RanchorDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Theo WiggersDepartment of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Geertruida H de BockDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of the study was to evaluate psychological effects of the state-of-art intensified follow-up protocol for colorectal cancer patients in the CEAwatch trial.

methodAt two time points during the CEAwatch trial questionnaires regarding patients' attitude towards follow-up, patients' psychological functioning and patients' experiences and expectations were sent to participants by post. Linear mixed models were fitted to assess the influences and secular trends of the intensified follow-up on patients' attitude towards follow-up and psychological functioning. As secondary outcome, odds ratios were calculated using ordinal logistic mixed model to compare patients' experiences to their expectations, as well as their experiences at two different time points.

resultsNo statistical significant effects of the intensified follow-up were found on patients' attitude towards the follow-up and psychological functioning variables. Patients had high expectations of the intensified follow-up and their experiences at the second time point were more positive compared to the scores at the first time point.

conclusionThe intensified follow-up protocol posed no adverse effects on patients' attitude towards follow-up and psychological functioning. In general, patients were more nervous and anxious at the start of the new follow-up protocol, had high expectations of the new follow-up protocol and were troubled by the nuisances of the blood sample testing. As they spent more time in the follow-up and became more adapted to it, the nervousness and anxiety decreased and the preference for the frequent blood test became high in replacement of conversations with the doctors.

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Attitude to HealthModels, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overColorectal NeoplasmsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle Aged

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PMID28922422
PMCPMC5603155

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