Publications by authors named "Edanur Sert"
Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess cost-effectiveness of general practitioner (GP) versus surgeon-led colon cancer survivorship care from a societal perspective.
Methods: We performed an economic evaluation alongside the I CARE study, which included 303 cancer patients (stages I-III) who were randomised to survivorship care by a GP or surgeon. Questionnaires were administered at baseline, 3-, 6-, 12-, 24- and 36-months.
Article Synopsis
- - In the I CARE study, colon cancer patients were assigned to receive follow-up care from either general practitioners (GPs) or surgeons to analyze the impact on recurrence detection and time to recurrence.
- - Out of 303 patients, slightly more recurrences were detected in the surgeon group compared to the GP group, but the difference was minimal and both groups showed similar outcomes in terms of mortality rates.
- - The study concluded that follow-up care from GPs is just as effective as that from surgeons for detecting cancer recurrences and does not result in significant differences in patient survival rates.
Introduction: Cervical cancer screening in general practice could be a routine moment to provide female smokers with stop smoking advice and support. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of a stop smoking strategy delivered by trained practice assistants after the cervical smear, and to evaluate the implementation process.
Methods And Analysis: The study is a two-arm, pragmatic cluster randomised trial, in Dutch general practice.
Background: Colon cancer is associated with an increased risk of physical and psychosocial morbidity, even after treatment. General practitioner (GP) care could be beneficial to help to reduce this morbidity. We aimed to assess quality of life (QOL) in patients who received GP-led survivorship care after treatment for colon cancer compared with those who received surgeon-led care.
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