Publications by authors named "Giuliana Canzanella"
Article Synopsis
- The paper introduces a new patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to evaluate financial toxicity in cancer patients in Italy, emphasizing the nation's universal healthcare system.
- Through focus groups with 34 patients/caregivers and a survey with 97 oncologists, the research identifies key themes that inform the development of this measurement tool.
- Ultimately, a preliminary version of the questionnaire featuring 30 items was created after extensive testing for importance and comprehension, marking the initial stage of a broader study on financial toxicity assessment.
Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the time spent to activate oncological non-profit clinical trials promoted in Italy by the National Cancer Institute of Naples, following the implementation of recent European laws.
Methodology: Data about the process of activation of 5 non-profit multicentre clinical trials were prospectively collected through a web-based system. The impact of European guidelines was assessed by comparing the efficiency of the process between applications started before and after the decree introducing in Italy the Clinical Trial Application form (MD-CTA).