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| NIHR Research Unit on Global Surgery | UNKNOWN |
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Observational study to assess barriers for colorectal cancer treatment compliance in India, including quantitative assessment of catastrophic expenditure incidence and qualitative assessment of financial and non-financial barriers.
Objective: To identify a vulnerable group of colorectal cancer patients in India who cannot afford or are unable to comply with a treatment plan for colorectal cancer.
Aims:
Participants: Patients diagnosed with primary colorectal cancer.
Outcomes:
Primary outcome:
• Incidence of catastrophic expenditure due to out-of-pocket payments for cancer care at 3 timepoints: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months after CRC diagnosis.
Secondary outcomes:
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Catastrophic Expenditure at 6 months | Catastrophic expenditure (CE) will be defined as out of pocket payments for CRC treatment greater than 40% of patient income (assessed by an in-person questionnaire led by a researcher). | 6 months after treatment decision |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Catastrophic Expenditure at 6 weeks | Catastrophic expenditure (CE) will be defined as out of pocket payments for CRC treatment greater than 40% of patient income (assessed by an in-person questionnaire led by a researcher). | 6 weeks after treatment decision |
| Catastrophic Expenditure at 3 months |
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Inclusion Criteria
Adults aged 18+ years old. AND
Consecutive new patients with a histopathology proven colorectal cancer for whom a CRC treatment plan is made:
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• Undergoing treatment in the hospital where the MDT took place
Exclusion Criteria
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Consecutive new patients with a histopathology proven colorectal cancer for whom a CRC treatment plan is made.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Aneel Bhangu, PhD | Contact | +44 (0) 121 3718121 | aneel.bhangu@gmail.com | |
| Joana Simoes, Master | Contact | +44 (0) 121 3718121 | simoes.jff@gmail.com |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015179 | Colorectal Neoplasms |
| D010349 | Patient Compliance |
| D010342 | Patient Acceptance of Health Care |
| ID | Term |
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| D007414 | Intestinal Neoplasms |
| D005770 | Gastrointestinal Neoplasms |
| D004067 | Digestive System Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
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Catastrophic expenditure (CE) will be defined as out of pocket payments for CRC treatment greater than 40% of patient income (assessed by an in-person questionnaire led by a researcher). |
| 3 months after treatment decision |
| Treatment compliance at 6 weeks | A compliant patient will be defined as undergoing or having completed the planned treatment agreed at the time of diagnosis or MDT discussion. | 6 weeks after treatment decision |
| Treatment compliance at 3 months | A compliant patient will be defined as undergoing or having completed the planned treatment agreed at the time of diagnosis or MDT discussion. | 3 months after treatment decision |
| Treatment compliance at 6 months | A compliant patient will be defined as undergoing or having completed the planned treatment agreed at the time of diagnosis or MDT discussion. | 6 months after treatment decision |
| Identification of the main drivers of treatment cost | 5 most expensive items or services during colorectal cancer treatment | 6 months after treatment decision |
| Colorectal cancer stage at the time of diagnosis | AJCC (American Joint Committee on Cancer) guidance - 8th edition | At the time of colorectal cancer diagnosis (coincident with timing of patient enrolment in the study) |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D003108 | Colonic Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |
| D012002 | Rectal Diseases |
| D000074822 | Treatment Adherence and Compliance |
| D015438 | Health Behavior |
| D001519 | Behavior |