An exploratory randomized controlled trial comparing telephone and hospital follow-up after treatment for colorectal cancer

Aim Following treatment for colorectal cancer it is common practice for patients to attend hospital clinics at regular intervals for routine monitoring, although debate persists on the benefits of this approach. Nurse‐led telephone follow‐up is effective in meeting information and psycho‐social needs in other patient groups. We explored the potential benefits of nurse‐led telephone follow‐up for colorectal cancer patients. Method Sixty‐five...