Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for BOLSTER: Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment and Renewal

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: BOLSTER: Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment and Renewal

Official Title: BOLSTER: Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment and Renewal

Study ID: NCT03367247

Conditions

Gynecologic Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Interventions

BOLSTER

Enhanced Discharge Planning (EDP)

Study Description

Brief Summary: This research study is evaluating a new intervention, BOLSTER, which was designed to provide more support for patients with gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and their caregivers after a hospitalization.

Detailed Description: Hospitalizations can be difficult for patients with cancer, especially when they are transitioning home. Patients and caregivers are often expected to perform complex medical and nursing tasks with little or no preparation. Patients and caregivers report high levels of unmet needs for information about how best to manage symptoms and new medical procedures (such as managing new tubes, lines or drains). The study team has developed a research project which aims to address these needs. If a patient agrees to participate in the study, she will take part in a program called BOLSTER (Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment and Renewal). BOLSTER will provide patients and caregivers with education and skills training, symptom management, and support across care settings.