Improving teamwork in cancer care through better communication tools
SMART Cancer Care Teams: Enhancing EHR Communication to Improve Interprofessional Teamwork
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10880500
This study is looking at how better communication among healthcare teams using Electronic Health Records can help improve care for cancer patients, making it easier for doctors and nurses to work together and ultimately reduce unnecessary trips to the emergency room or hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10880500 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how interprofessional teamwork among healthcare providers can be enhanced by improving communication through Electronic Health Records (EHRs). By analyzing communication patterns and developing new tools, the project aims to identify how effective information sharing can lead to better patient outcomes in cancer care. The study will utilize advanced techniques like social network analysis and machine learning to create visual analytics that help healthcare teams coordinate more effectively. The ultimate goal is to reduce preventable emergency department visits and unplanned hospitalizations for cancer patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include cancer patients receiving treatment who are part of a healthcare team that utilizes Electronic Health Records.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently undergoing cancer treatment or are not part of a healthcare team using EHRs may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved coordination among cancer care teams, resulting in better patient outcomes and reduced hospital visits.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving communication among healthcare teams can lead to better patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TU, SHIN-PING — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: TU, SHIN-PING
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.
Conditions: Cancer Patient, Cancer Treatment, Cancers