Improving how we measure palliative care for advanced cancer patients
Official title: Improving Palliative Measurement Application with Computer-Assisted-Abstraction Study
Funded at Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys · NIH-11267973 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making palliative care better for Veterans with advanced cancer and their families by listening to their experiences and figuring out what really matters to them in their care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2018 |
| Project end | March 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX002513-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11267973 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with early-stage cancer or those not receiving palliative care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the measurement of palliative care by incorporating the voices of Veterans and their families. It aims to identify and prioritize key indicators that reflect the quality of care for advanced cancer patients, particularly in the context of end-of-life care. Through a structured approach involving Delphi panels and expert consultations, the study will extract and operationalize important measures to improve care delivery and patient experience. By utilizing computer-assisted methods, the research seeks to streamline the process of measuring care effectiveness and ensure that it aligns with the needs and preferences of patients and their families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients, ensuring that their needs and preferences are better met.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that incorporating patient and family perspectives can significantly enhance the quality of care in palliative settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
Palo Alto, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lorenz, Karl — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Lorenz, Karl
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.