Improving Cancer Care Coordination for Tribal Health Systems
Care Coordination and Communication Program in Oncology for Tribal Health Systems
This project aims to make cancer care smoother and more connected for American Indian and Alaska Native patients by improving how tribal health systems and cancer centers work together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11194496 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
American Indian and Alaska Native communities often face challenges in getting comprehensive cancer care, leading to delays in treatment and less support. This project plans to create a new way for tribal health clinics and major cancer centers to team up, using telehealth meetings and a patient navigation approach. The goal is to make sure patients receive well-coordinated care that respects Indigenous knowledge and values. This new model will help bridge the gap between different healthcare systems, ensuring patients get the right care at the right time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native patients who are navigating cancer treatment through tribal health systems.
Not a fit: Patients not part of American Indian or Alaska Native tribal health systems would likely not directly benefit from this specific care coordination model.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to more timely and comprehensive cancer treatment, better support services, and improved health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native patients.
How similar studies have performed: While care coordination models exist, this project proposes a novel, navigation-based collaborative care model specifically grounded in Indigenous Knowledge for tribal health systems.
Where this research is happening
Oklahoma City, United States
- University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr — Oklahoma City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhoades, Dorothy Alison — University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr
- Study coordinator: Rhoades, Dorothy Alison
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.