Factors affecting care for Asian childhood cancer survivors
Individual, cultural, and area-based factors associated with survivorship care among Asian/Asian American childhood cancer survivors
This study is looking at the specific challenges that Asian and Asian American childhood cancer survivors face when trying to get long-term health care, and it aims to find ways to improve their experiences and health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900687 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the unique challenges faced by Asian and Asian American childhood cancer survivors in accessing long-term follow-up care. It aims to identify individual, cultural, and community factors that influence their survivorship experiences and health outcomes. By focusing on this underrepresented group, the study seeks to understand the disparities in care and develop strategies to improve health services for these survivors. The research will involve collecting data through surveys and interviews to gain insights into their experiences and needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Asian and Asian American individuals who are childhood cancer survivors and are under 21 years old.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Asian descent or who have not survived childhood cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and tailored support for Asian childhood cancer survivors, enhancing their long-term health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on childhood cancer survivorship, this study's focus on Asian American populations is relatively novel and aims to fill a significant gap in existing literature.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- University of Southern California — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Kimberly Ann — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Miller, Kimberly Ann
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.