Improving cancer surgery standards to enhance patient outcomes
Implementation of Operative Standards in Cancer Surgery to Improve Patient Outcomes
This study is looking at how to make breast cancer surgery better by talking to healthcare providers about what helps or hinders them from following new care guidelines, so that all patients can get the best and most consistent treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925276 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of cancer surgery by implementing standardized care practices as recommended by the Commission on Cancer. It aims to identify barriers and facilitators to the adoption of a new breast surgery reporting standard through interviews with key stakeholders. By utilizing insights from implementation science, the project will develop strategies to improve adherence to these standards across various healthcare systems. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that cancer patients receive consistent and evidence-based surgical care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are breast cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with cancers other than breast cancer may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and quality of care for cancer patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing standardized care practices can significantly improve patient outcomes in various medical fields, suggesting a promising potential for this approach in cancer surgery.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Ko Un — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Park, Ko Un
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.