Improving care for rural patients with endometrial cancer
Patient Navigation in Gynecologic Oncology: Improving Care among Rural Endometrial Cancer Patients
This study is working to help women with endometrial cancer who live in rural areas get the timely treatment they need by creating a support system that guides them through the healthcare process, making it easier for them to access the care that can improve their health and satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10999377 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the healthcare disparities faced by rural patients diagnosed with endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S. It aims to identify and overcome barriers that prevent these patients from receiving timely and guideline-concordant treatment, particularly comprehensive surgical care. The project will develop and test a patient navigation intervention designed to assist rural patients in accessing the care they need, thereby improving their treatment outcomes and overall satisfaction. By targeting the unique challenges faced by this population, the research seeks to enhance the quality of cancer care for rural residents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural residents diagnosed with endometrial cancer who may face barriers to receiving appropriate treatment.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those not diagnosed with endometrial cancer may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve treatment access and outcomes for rural patients with endometrial cancer.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that patient navigation interventions can effectively improve treatment access and satisfaction among underserved cancer populations, although this specific approach for endometrial cancer is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spees, Lisa Patterson — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Spees, Lisa Patterson
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.