Improving access to cancer care through telehealth integration
Clinical Practice Network
This study is looking at how using telehealth can make cancer care better for everyone, especially for people in underserved communities, by helping them get the support they need from screening to treatment and beyond, with a special focus on lung cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898706 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance cancer care by integrating telehealth services throughout the entire cancer care process, from screening to treatment and survivorship. It focuses on addressing health disparities and ensuring that patients, particularly those from underserved communities, have access to necessary care. The project will utilize a network that includes patients, healthcare providers, and clinical data to develop effective telehealth models. By focusing on lung cancer, the research will evaluate how telehealth can improve patient outcomes and streamline care delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients with lung cancer or those at risk for lung cancer, particularly from underserved populations.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than lung cancer or those who do not face access issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to cancer care for patients facing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth to improve cancer care access, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vachani, Anil — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Vachani, Anil
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.