Current research activity
Take part in current research activity and surveys that could help pancreatic cancer outcomes and treatments for patients.
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.
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Take part in the surveyAnxiety in Oncology Populations.
Name of organisation: The University of Melbourne.
Funded by: Nil funding.
Aim of research study: Researchers at The University of Melbourne are interested in psychological factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety in those with a current or previous diagnosis of cancer.
Outcome hopes for study: The main outcome is to try and understand how anxiety, depression and disordered eating might develop in those with an illness such as cancer, and whether this is different to those without an illness. This can then be used in future to improve psychological treatments, as well as screening and referral pathways.
Time to complete: 30 minutes.
Deadline: 31/12/2024.
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