Improving telehealth strategies for cancer care
Research and Methods Core
This study is looking at new ways to improve cancer care through telehealth, making sure that everyone, especially those who might not have easy access to healthcare, can get the best support possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898700 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing innovative telehealth strategies to enhance the effectiveness and equity of cancer care. By utilizing insights from communication science and behavioral economics, the project aims to create new methods for delivering high-quality telehealth services. The research will explore how to integrate these strategies into cancer care delivery and ensure that they address health equity concerns, particularly for underserved populations. Through a combination of mixed methods and rapid-cycle approaches, the research seeks to refine telehealth interventions for better patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients with advanced cancer who may benefit from telehealth services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to telehealth technology or prefer in-person care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access and quality of cancer care for patients through effective telehealth solutions.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using telehealth to improve cancer care, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rendle, Katharine a. — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Rendle, Katharine a.
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.