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Impact of Project ECHO on Improving the Quality of Palliative Care in Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers in Underserved Areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Summary
This trial investigates the experience and satisfaction of care in patients with cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced) and their caregivers living in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India and Ethiopia as part of Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO). Project ECHO is a model of medical education and care management that empowers clinicians to provide better care to more people where they live. Understanding the experiences and satisfaction of patients and caregivers may help improve healthcare workforce capacity and increase access to specialty care for the world's rural and underserved populations.
Official title: ECHO Telementoring to Improve Quality Palliative Care in Underserved Areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
312
Start Date
2020-08-24
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Extension of Community Health (ECHO) Telementoring Clinic
Participate in ECHO clinics presenting cases for guidance and feedback
In-Country Workshops
In-Country Workshops Participate in hands-on training and workshops
Professional Oncology Educations Programs
Receive 5 core online lectures
Medical Chart Review
Medical charts are reviewed for data collection
Questionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaire(s)
Locations (1)
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States