Creating an online tool to improve communication between cancer patients and their doctors
S.E.N.D.: Developing a web-based, interactive guide to enhance patient-clinician electronic communication by focusing on specificity, expressing concerns, need, and directness
This study is creating an easy-to-use online guide to help cancer patients write better messages to their doctors, making it easier for them to share their concerns and questions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683245 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a web-based interactive guide that helps cancer patients communicate more effectively with their clinicians through secure messaging. The project will involve interviewing cancer patients to understand their communication challenges and then testing an application designed to enhance their message writing skills. Patients will use this tool and provide feedback, which will be analyzed to improve clarity and directness in their communications. The ultimate goal is to integrate this tool with electronic health records to streamline patient-clinician interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients who use or are willing to use secure messaging to communicate with their healthcare providers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to electronic communication tools or those who are not currently receiving treatment for cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower cancer patients to communicate their needs and concerns more effectively, leading to improved care and patient satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing communication skills can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Gainesville, United States
- University of Florida — Gainesville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bylund, Carma L. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Bylund, Carma L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.