Improving follow-up care for lung cancer screening

Evaluating Centralizing Interventions to Address Low Adherence to Lung Cancer Screening Follow-up in Decentralized Settings

NIH-funded research Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-10897043

This study is looking for better ways to help people stick to their follow-up care after lung cancer screenings, especially in places where healthcare is spread out, so that patients can get the support they need to attend their important appointments and improve their health.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionFred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Seattle, United States)
Project IDNIH-10897043 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates ways to enhance adherence to follow-up care after lung cancer screenings, particularly in decentralized healthcare settings. It aims to implement centralized interventions that have shown promise in increasing follow-up rates, which are crucial for reducing lung cancer mortality. By evaluating these interventions, the research seeks to understand how to better coordinate care and support patients in adhering to necessary follow-up appointments. The study will involve various clinical programs and assess the effectiveness of these centralized approaches in improving patient outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have undergone lung cancer screening and require follow-up care.

Not a fit: Patients who have not been screened for lung cancer or those with advanced lung cancer may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve lung cancer screening follow-up rates, leading to earlier detection and better treatment outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that centralized interventions can greatly improve follow-up adherence in lung cancer screening programs, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Seattle, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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