Improving access to palliative care for African American patients with advanced cancer
I TITRATE PC: An Implementation based Community Health Worker Intervention to address Disparities in Palliative Care
This study is looking to improve access to palliative care for African American patients with advanced cancer by using Community Health Workers who will help provide support, education, and advocacy to make sure these patients get the care they need for a better quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10807977 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to palliative care for African American patients facing advanced cancer by implementing a Community Health Worker (CHW) intervention. CHWs, who are culturally competent public health workers, will be integrated into the care team to address barriers that prevent these patients from receiving necessary palliative care services. The intervention aims to provide health education, support care delivery, and advocate for patients, ultimately improving their quality of life and end-of-life outcomes. By addressing the multi-faceted reasons behind disparities in palliative care access, this approach seeks to create a more equitable healthcare environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American patients diagnosed with advanced cancer who may face barriers to accessing palliative care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those who do not have advanced cancer may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and end-of-life care for African American patients with advanced cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that Community Health Workers can effectively improve access to care and health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnston, Fabian M — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Johnston, Fabian M
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.