Improving cancer care and equity using telehealth and communication strategies
Advancing cancer care and equity through telehealth, communication science, and behavioral economics
This study is looking at new ways to use telehealth to make cancer care better and more accessible for patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by testing different ways to communicate that could help meet your needs and improve your overall experience.
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-10898692 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing cancer care through innovative telehealth strategies that leverage insights from communication science and behavioral economics. By testing both real-time and asynchronous communication methods, the project aims to improve access, quality, and outcomes for cancer patients, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study will explore how these telehealth approaches can address health disparities and enhance efficiency in cancer care delivery. Patients may benefit from improved continuity of care and tailored communication strategies that meet their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients diagnosed with advanced cancer who are seeking innovative care options and may benefit from telehealth services.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage cancer or those who do not have access to telehealth technology may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and equitable cancer care for patients, particularly those facing barriers to traditional healthcare access.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using telehealth to improve patient outcomes in various healthcare settings, indicating that this approach may be effective in cancer care as well.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rendle, Katharine a. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Rendle, Katharine a.
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.