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A community hospital clinical trials program: infrastructure for growth
Louis H Barr1, Jane Crofton, Yu-Hsin Annie Lin
1Florida Hospital Cancer Institute, Florida Hospital, 2501 North Orange Avenue, Suite 289, Orlando, FL 32804, USA. louis.barr.md@flhosp.org
Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
|June 7, 2011
Summary
Establishing site-specific tumor boards and patient navigators significantly boosted patient accrual in a hospital
Area of Science:
- Clinical research
- Oncology
- Hospital administration
Background:
- Clinical trials programs are vital for advancing medical treatments.
- Community hospitals face unique challenges in establishing research infrastructure.
- Effective patient accrual requires integrated clinical support services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and infrastructure of a clinical trials program within a large community hospital setting.
- To identify key factors associated with successful patient accrual in clinical trials.
- To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary support for research initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of clinical trials program growth.
- Correlation of patient accrual data with the implementation of specific support services.
- Qualitative assessment of administrative and staff contributions.
Main Results:
- The establishment of the clinical trials program was associated with increased patient accrual.
- Site-specific tumor boards and patient care navigators demonstrated a positive association with higher patient enrollment.
- Strong administrative backing and dedicated research staff were identified as critical success factors.
Conclusions:
- A robust clinical trials program can be successfully developed in a community hospital.
- Integrated patient support services, such as tumor boards and navigators, are essential for enhancing clinical trial participation.
- Sustained success necessitates strong institutional commitment and skilled research personnel.
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