Training cancer clinicians to use technology in supportive care
Training clinicians in the integration of technology with cancer supportive care
This study is all about helping cancer doctors, nurses, and social workers learn how to use digital tools to better support patients dealing with issues like fatigue, pain, and anxiety, so they can provide even better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051840 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills of cancer clinicians by integrating digital health technologies into supportive care practices. It aims to train 600 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers, through a comprehensive curriculum that includes online webinars and hands-on workshops. The goal is to improve the management of common cancer-related issues such as fatigue, insomnia, pain, depression, and anxiety by utilizing evidence-based digital solutions. By fostering a collaborative learning environment, the program seeks to ensure that clinicians can effectively implement these technologies in their daily practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients experiencing behavioral health challenges such as anxiety, depression, or fatigue.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently receiving cancer treatment or those without behavioral health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of supportive care for cancer patients by equipping clinicians with the tools to address their behavioral health needs more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating digital health technologies into clinical practice can enhance patient care, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brewer, Benjamin Wilson — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Brewer, Benjamin Wilson
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.