Improving the speed of lung cancer treatment through a coordinated care approach
Feasibility and Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Multilevel Intervention for Improving Timeliness of Lung Cancer Treatment
This study is looking at ways to make lung cancer treatment happen faster by trying out a new teamwork approach among doctors and healthcare providers at the West Virginia University Cancer Institute, and it will gather feedback from them to see how well it works in their setting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morgantown, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042508 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the timeliness of lung cancer treatment by implementing a multilevel care coordination intervention. It focuses on evaluating the feasibility of adopting an existing evidence-based intervention within the West Virginia University Cancer Institute Network. The study will involve surveying healthcare providers and leadership to assess their views on the intervention's acceptability and feasibility, followed by interviews to explore contextual factors that may affect its implementation. The goal is to adapt the intervention to better fit the needs of the local healthcare environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with lung cancer who are seeking timely treatment options.
Not a fit: Patients with lung cancer who are already receiving timely treatment or those with other unrelated health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to faster lung cancer treatment, potentially improving survival rates for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that multilevel interventions can be effective in improving care coordination and treatment timeliness in various healthcare settings.
Where this research is happening
Morgantown, United States
- West Virginia University — Morgantown, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nduaguba, Sabina — West Virginia University
- Study coordinator: Nduaguba, Sabina
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.