EM Clinicians' decision making in patients receiving SACT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Emergency medicine clinician decision making during the initial management of adult patients who present to the emergency department following systemic anti-cancer treatment. A sequential explanatory mixed methods study.
IRAS ID
359169
Contact name
Emma JR Caton
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Stirling
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 31 days
Research summary
The number of people being diagnosed with cancer is increasing year on year, as are those receiving non curative treatment. In addition to this the number of new cancer treatments are also on the rise. With this comes the increased risk of those being treated for cancer having to access emergency care for treatment related symptoms. To ensure optimal outcomes for these patients emergency medicine clinicians need to be aware of potential cancer treatment toxicities. This sequential explanatory mixed method study will seek to explore the assessment and management of adult cancer patients who present to the emergency department after receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment. Determining the extent and circumstances of their clinical presentations. The study will also explore the experience of emergency medicines clinicians managing these patient and what influences their clinical decision making.
REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 1
REC reference
25/ES/0117
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jan 2026
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion