Journal article
Evaluating a computer aid for assessing stomach symptoms (ECASS): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
HJ Moore, C Nixon, A Tariq, J Emery, W Hamilton, Z Hoare, A Kershenbaum, RD Neal, OC Ukoumunne, J Usher-Smith, FM Walter, S Whyte, G Rubin
Trials | BMC | Published : 2016
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Abstract
Background: For most cancers, only a minority of patients have symptoms meeting the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidance for urgent referral. For gastro-oesophageal cancers, the 'alarm' symptoms of dysphagia and weight loss are reported by only 32 and 8 % of patients, respectively, and their presence correlates with advanced-stage disease. Electronic clinical decision-support tools that integrate with clinical computer systems have been developed for general practice, although uncertainty remains concerning their effectiveness. The objectives of this trial are to optimise the intervention and establish the acceptability of both the intervention and randomisation, co..
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Funding Acknowledgements
[ "CN is an employee of Durham University and is funded by the ECASS trial.", "JE is an employee of the University of Melbourne and is supported through an NHMRC Practitioner Fellowship.", "WH is an employee of the University of Exeter. He is part-funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South West Peninsula at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health.", "ZH is an employee of Bangor University and is part-funded by Health and Care Research Wales.", "RDN is an employee of Bangor University. He is part funded by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Public Health Wales.", "OCU is an employee of the University of Exeter and is supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South West Peninsula.", "JUS is funded by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Lectureship.", "FMW is funded by a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinician Scientist award. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR, or the Department of Health.", "Cancer Research UK, Reference number: C6971/A17940. Cancer Research UK is not involved in the research other than to provide funding." ]