Examining how surgeon characteristics and training affect surgical care disparities.
The Impact of Surgeon Factors and Education/Training on Disparities in Surgical Care.
This study looks at how different racial and ethnic groups experience surgical care in the U.S. and how the backgrounds of surgeons might affect the quality of care they provide, with the goal of finding ways to improve treatment for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10758569 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in surgical care experienced by racial and ethnic minority patients compared to White patients in the U.S. It aims to understand how the characteristics of surgeons, including their education and training, influence the quality of care provided. By linking multiple national datasets, the study will analyze surgical outcomes and processes for different patient groups treated by the same surgeons. This comprehensive approach seeks to identify factors that contribute to disparities and inform future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minority patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical care and outcomes for racial and ethnic minority patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted disparities in surgical care, but this approach of linking multiple datasets to analyze surgeon factors is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsugawa, Yusuke — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Tsugawa, Yusuke
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.