Improving follow-up care for breast cancer survivors in primary care settings
Adapting and implementing evidence-based breast cancer follow-up in primary care
This study is looking to improve the follow-up care for breast cancer survivors by making sure their primary care doctors have the best tools and practices to help manage their ongoing symptoms and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900814 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the follow-up care provided to breast cancer survivors by integrating evidence-based practices into primary care. It aims to address the significant symptom burden faced by these survivors and improve the effectiveness of their care. By utilizing a framework that emphasizes exploration, planning, implementation, and sustainability, the project seeks to develop strategies that make survivorship care more actionable within primary care settings. The goal is to ensure that breast cancer survivors receive comprehensive and coordinated care tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are seeking ongoing follow-up care.
Not a fit: Patients currently undergoing active treatment for breast cancer may not benefit directly from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of symptoms and better overall health outcomes for breast cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating survivorship care into primary care can be effective, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hudson, Shawna V. — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hudson, Shawna V.
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.