Improving caregiver education for children with cancer in low-resource areas
Multimedia caregiver education program to improve outcomes for children with cancer in low-resource settings
This study is creating a helpful online program to teach caregivers of children with cancer in Tanzania how to better support their kids during treatment, making it easier for them to stick to their care plans and improve health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10739825 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of caregivers for children with cancer in low-resource settings through a multimedia education program. By addressing barriers such as low caregiver knowledge and social norms, the program seeks to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for pediatric cancer patients. The approach includes digital health strategies and e-learning tools tailored to the needs of caregivers, particularly in communities with limited access to traditional education resources. The project is based at Bugando Medical Centre in Tanzania, where high rates of treatment abandonment have been observed.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children diagnosed with cancer aged 0-11 years and their caregivers living in low- and middle-income countries.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in low-resource settings or those who do not have caregivers involved in their treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve survival rates for children with cancer in low-resource settings by reducing treatment abandonment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting caregiver education in similar contexts have shown promise, indicating that innovative educational strategies can lead to improved treatment adherence.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schroeder, Kristin — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Schroeder, Kristin
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.