Improving care for cancer patients in independent practices
Project 2: Care Integration for Patients with Cancer Treated in Independent Practices
This study is looking at how to make cancer care better by helping doctors, surgeons, and pharmacists work together more smoothly, so that patients have a better experience and get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10935522 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the integration of care for cancer patients treated in independent oncology practices. It aims to identify effective methods of coordinating care among various healthcare providers, including oncologists, surgeons, and pharmacists, to improve patient outcomes. By conducting case studies and surveys, the research will explore how different forms of care integration can lead to better quality of care and overall patient experiences. The findings will help tailor care integration measures specifically for oncology settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients receiving treatment in independent oncology practices.
Not a fit: Patients receiving care in large hospital systems or those not undergoing cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for cancer patients treated in independent practices.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective care integration can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Nancy L — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Keating, Nancy L
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.