Current research activity

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PanCanPrehab – Understanding the facilitators and barriers.

Name of organisation: Lancaster University.

Funded by: National Institute of Health Research – Applied Research Collaboration NWC.

Aim of research study: What are the facilitators and barriers to individuals with pancreatic cancer participating in prehabilitation?
What are the facilitators and barriers to individuals with pancreatic cancer participating in prehabilitation from the perspective of family members/carers?
(Prehabilitation enables people with cancer to prepare for treatment or improve quality of life through promoting healthy behaviours and through needs-based prescribing of exercise, nutrition and psychological interventions. (Adapted from Macmillan)).

Outcome hopes for study: The main outcome is understanding the barriers and facilitators for individuals with pancreatic cancer participating in prehabilitation. The survey will also assist in compiling some recommendations regarding implementation of prehabilitation for individuals with pancreatic cancer.

Time to complete: 10 minutes.

Deadline: 14/08/24.

Click here for a leaflet that provides more information on this survey.

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