Objectives are as follows: 1. To complete the two-three year research studies involving an educational intervention. In the Compliance with Referrals for Possible Malignancies Project: case identification will continue and all data collection activities will be completed by the Spring of 1983; and data analysis, final reports and initial preparation of materials for publication will proceed in the last quarter of the project year. In the Comparing Traditional and Self-Directed CME Project: additional lecture programs on early detection and prevention targeted to family practicioners will be offered; the problem based learning modules will be disseminated; trained simulated patients will visit the offices of cooperating physicians; and data will be collected, analyzed and prepared for a final report. 2. To complete the three - two years studies for which three month extension are requested. Final data collection activities, data analysis and manuscript/report preparation will be initiated for the following: """"""""School Attendance Intervention in Pediatric Cancer Patients""""""""; """"""""Physical Therapy Evaluations of Select Head and Neck Cancer Patients""""""""; and """"""""Swallowing Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients"""""""". 3. To complete the Smoking Cessation Supplement and prepare publications on results. 4. To support a minimum of three cancer control pilot studies with CCSP - developmental funds. 5. To disseminate study results through appropriate mechanisms including presentations at regional meetings, national workshops and journal publications.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50CA034886-03
Application #
3105245
Study Section
(SRC)
Project Start
1983-07-01
Project End
1987-06-30
Budget Start
1985-07-01
Budget End
1987-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Illinois Cancer Center
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60604
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