Moving Beyond Patient Satisfaction: Tips to Measure Program Impact

from the National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center

Created by the American Cancer Society, a CCC National Partner, and the George Washington University (GW) Cancer Institute, this guide is intended to help organizations and communities gain a better understanding of how to evaluate survivorship programs designed to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors. This guide will:

  • Identify the phases of cancer survivorship and provide a definition of a survivorship program
  • Establish the importance of program evaluation 
  • Illustrate the quality of life domains and provide examples of program interventions, possible intended outcomes and suggestions for measurement.

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