Identifying avoidable hospital visits for cancer patients
Actionable categories of avoidable hospital care among adults with cancer
This study is looking at why some cancer patients end up in the hospital when they might not need to be, so doctors can find better ways to take care of them and help them avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932164 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to identify hospital visits for cancer patients that could have been avoided by developing actionable categories based on diagnosis codes. By analyzing data from emergency department visits and hospital admissions, the study seeks to classify scenarios that lead to unnecessary hospital care. This will help healthcare providers understand the reasons behind these visits and improve outpatient care strategies. The ultimate goal is to reduce hospital usage among cancer patients, enhancing their overall care experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are receiving treatment for cancer and may have experienced avoidable hospital visits.
Not a fit: Patients with non-cancer-related conditions or those who do not have a history of hospital visits may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to fewer unnecessary hospital visits for cancer patients, improving their quality of care and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in identifying avoidable hospital visits in other patient populations, but this specific approach for cancer patients is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hong, Arthur Seokjae — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hong, Arthur Seokjae
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.