dc.contributor.author | Richardson, Devon Paula | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2011-05-02T12:17:32Z | |
dc.date.available | 2011-05-02T12:17:32Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-05-02 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10222/13506 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: To describe patient & tumor characteristics among rectal cancer patients in Nova Scotia, to determine factors associated with permanent colostomy and oncologic outcomes and to determine the relationship between surgeon knowledge and oncologic outcomes.Methods:The Provincial cancer registry identified new rectal cancer patients from in Nova Scotia. A comprehensive review of inpatient, outpatient and cancer center medical records was used to assemble the cohort. Surgeon knowledge was assessed using a survey with questions pertaining to rectal cancer care.Results: Patient & tumor characteristics were similar between hospitals providing rectal cancer care. Patients treated by high volume cancer center surgeons are less likely to undergo a permanent colostomy or have a local recurrence compared to patients treated elsewhere. Patients treated by surgeons with a high survey score have improved clinical and oncologic outcomes.Conclusions: There is an opportunity to improve rectal cancer care in Nova Scotia. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | RECTAL CANCER, NOVA SCOTIA, PRESENTATION PATTERNS, ONCOLOGIC OUTCOMES, PERMANENT COLOSTOMY | en_US |
dc.title | NOVA SCOTIA RECTAL CANCER PROJECT: A POPULATION BASED ASSESSMENT OF RECTAL CANCER CARE AND OUTCOMES | en_US |
dc.date.defence | 2011-02-28 | |
dc.contributor.department | Department of Community Health & Epidemiology | en_US |
dc.contributor.degree | Master of Science | en_US |
dc.contributor.external-examiner | Dr Calvin Law | en_US |
dc.contributor.graduate-coordinator | Dr Kathleen MacPherson | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Dr Paul Johnson | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Dr Geoff Porter | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-reader | Dr Jill Hatchet | en_US |
dc.contributor.thesis-supervisor | Dr Paul Johnson, Dr Geoff Porter | en_US |
dc.contributor.ethics-approval | Received | en_US |
dc.contributor.manuscripts | Yes | en_US |
dc.contributor.copyright-release | Not Applicable | en_US |