Improving cancer care for survivors in rural areas
KanSurvive: Testing a model for improving cancer survivorship care in rural practice
This study is all about improving the care that cancer survivors get, especially in rural areas where it's often hard to find good support, and it will test a new program to help doctors provide better care for survivors of breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10674520 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality and coordination of care for cancer survivors, particularly in rural settings where such care is often lacking. It aims to identify barriers to implementing evidence-based guidelines in rural primary care practices and to test a new intervention called KanSurvive Project ECHO. This intervention will help healthcare providers adopt better practices for managing the care of survivors of breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. By evaluating current practices and implementing new strategies, the research seeks to ensure that all cancer survivors receive appropriate and effective care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer survivors, particularly those who have been treated for breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancers and reside in rural communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of cancer or those living in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for cancer survivors living in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can successfully improve care delivery in rural healthcare settings, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klemp, Jennifer Rose — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Klemp, Jennifer Rose
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.