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Patients with cancer holding their own records: a randomised controlled trial.

M Drury, P Yudkin, J Harcourt, R Fitzpatrick, L Jones, C Alcock and M Minton
British Journal of General Practice 2000; 50 (451): 105-110.
M Drury
Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford. mdrury@server.dphpc.ox.ac.uk
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P Yudkin
Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford. mdrury@server.dphpc.ox.ac.uk
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J Harcourt
Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford. mdrury@server.dphpc.ox.ac.uk
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R Fitzpatrick
Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford. mdrury@server.dphpc.ox.ac.uk
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L Jones
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C Alcock
Department of Primary Health Care, University of Oxford. mdrury@server.dphpc.ox.ac.uk
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M Minton
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The burden of cancer care in general practice is increasing. Patient-held records may facilitate effective, coordinated care, but no randomised controlled trials of their use in cancer care have been conducted, and concerns about possible negative effects remain. AIM: To evaluate the use of a supplementary patient-held record in cancer care. METHOD: Six hundred and fifty radiotherapy outpatients with any form of cancer were randomised either to hold a supplementary record or to receive normal care. It was explained to record holders that the supplementary record was intended to improve communication with health professionals and act as an aide memoire. After three months, patients' satisfaction with communication and with participation in their own care were assessed. Global health status, emotional functioning, and cognitive functioning were measured using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer QLQ-C30 questionnaire. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between groups in any of the outcome measures. Patients in both groups expressed a high level of satisfaction with communication and participation in their care. Mean (SD) scores in the intervention and control groups were: global health status, 66.8 (24.2) and 65.3 (23.7); emotional functioning, 75.0 (24.6) and 77.4 (22.8); cognitive functioning, 84.5 (21.0) and 84.0 (21.3). CONCLUSION: A supplementary patient-held record for radiotherapy outpatients appears to have no effect on satisfaction with communication, participation in care, or quality of life.

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