IMPLEMENTING AND MEASURING IMPACT OF A FIVE-YEAR TRANSLATIONAL GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAM. (20th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blackberry, Irene; Steer, Christopher; Rasekaba, Tshepo; Rich, Stacey; Webb, Nicole; Young, Kim
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 6(2022)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 235
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2022-12-20
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.934
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: The Geriatric Oncology Regional Victorian Trials Alliance, Linkages, Special populations, Equity program (GO ReViTALISE) is part of a five-year state-wide grant to increase access to cancer clinical trials in regional Victoria, Australia. The initiative covers engagement with key stakeholders and trial sites, co-design of research programs with consumers, implementation of multiple interventional and non-interventional research, and capacity building. Employing a framework prospectively is critical to guide and scaffold implementation of complex interventions and capture the process of how several activities interact. Likewise, there is a need to show research impact beyond successful implementation and clinical outcomes. Using the GO ReViTALISE as a case study, we will demonstrate how an implementation framework and the Framework to Assess the Impact from Translational health research can deliver a cohesive, impactful and measurable program of research to increase older adults' participation in cancer clinical trials, trials availability and build capacity in regional cancer sites.