Improving health insurance literacy for childhood cancer survivors
Assessing the effect of virtual navigation interventions to improve health insurance literacy and decrease financial burden: A CCSS randomized trial
This study is designed to help childhood cancer survivors better understand their health insurance and manage costs through friendly online sessions, making it easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051783 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping childhood cancer survivors navigate the complexities of health insurance to reduce financial burdens and improve access to care. It involves a patient navigation intervention called Health Insurance Navigation Tools (HINT-S), which includes psychoeducational sessions delivered via Zoom. The goal is to enhance survivors' understanding of health insurance and associated costs, ultimately leading to better health outcomes. The study compares this intervention to standard care using a randomized trial approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are childhood cancer survivors who are under 21 years old and face challenges related to health insurance literacy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not childhood cancer survivors or those who already possess a strong understanding of health insurance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower childhood cancer survivors with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize their health insurance, reducing financial strain and improving access to necessary medical services.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at improving health insurance literacy, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Elyse R. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Park, Elyse R.
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.