Improving Lung Cancer Care for Veterans
Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans Enrolled in Community Care: Modifiable Mechanisms to Improve Patient-Centered Outcomes
This project aims to understand and improve how Veterans receive lung cancer screening and follow-up care, especially those who get care outside of VA facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11084284 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many Veterans need lung cancer screening, but often face challenges with getting screened or completing recommended follow-up tests, both within and outside the VA system. This work will look closely at the steps involved in lung cancer screening for Veterans, particularly focusing on those who use community care providers. We will analyze existing data and care procedures to find out what works well and what can be changed to make the process better for patients. The goal is to identify practical ways to help more Veterans get the high-quality lung cancer care they need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work focuses on Veterans who are eligible for lung cancer screening, particularly those receiving care in community (non-VA) settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or who are not eligible for lung cancer screening would not directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to clearer, more effective lung cancer screening programs, helping millions of Veterans receive timely and appropriate care.
How similar studies have performed: This project is unique as it is the first to specifically look at lung cancer screening processes for Veterans in non-VA settings and will be the largest to date to examine patient-centered outcomes across many radiology facilities.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland VA Medical Center — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Slatore, Christopher G. — Portland VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Slatore, Christopher G.
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.