Improving access to palliative care for African American patients with advanced cancer
Dissemination and Implementation of a Community Health Worker Intervention for Disparities in Palliative Care (DeCIDE PC)
This study is looking at how Community Health Workers can help African American patients with advanced cancer get better access to palliative care, making sure their needs and values are respected to improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908573 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing palliative care access 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 care teams to address barriers such as cultural values, lack of awareness, and economic factors that hinder access to palliative care. The approach aims to improve the quality of life and ensure that care aligns with patients' goals at the end of life. By leveraging the skills of CHWs, the project seeks to promote health education, support care delivery, and advocate for underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American patients diagnosed with advanced cancer who may benefit from enhanced palliative care services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not African American or those with early-stage cancer may not receive direct benefits 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.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnston, Fabian M — Johns Hopkins University
- 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.