Improving Cancer Care Teams Through Better Communication
SMART Cancer Care Teams: Enhancing EHR Communication to Improve Interprofessional Teamwork
This project looks at how cancer care teams share information to help patients get the best possible care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11179297 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to understand how different healthcare professionals on a cancer care team communicate using electronic health records (EHRs). We will develop new ways to measure how information is shared within and between these groups. Then, we will see if specific communication patterns are connected to better patient outcomes, such as fewer emergency room visits or unplanned hospital stays. Ultimately, we plan to create smart tools that use visual analytics to help care teams communicate more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on improving care for all cancer patients by enhancing communication among their healthcare teams.
Not a fit: Patients not receiving cancer care would not directly benefit from this specific improvement in cancer care team communication.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more coordinated and efficient cancer care, potentially reducing preventable hospital visits and improving overall patient experiences.
How similar studies have performed: This project builds on preliminary studies and established theoretical frameworks, but its specific application of machine learning to EHR communication for cancer care quality is innovative.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tu, Shin-Ping — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Tu, Shin-Ping
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.