Authors: Saira Z Sheikh, Tessa Englund, Andrew Simkus, Nicole Wanty, Annie McNeill, Kristen Holtz, Tenesha Hood, Starla Blanks, Maria Allen, Katherine Holben, Allen Anandarajah
This study assessed the TIMELY program, designed to boost the referral of underrepresented patients to lupus clinical trials. TIMELY combines two existing educational programs with new roundtable meetings that encourage discussions between trial sites, healthcare providers, and community health workers (CHWs). The study found that both providers and CHWs significantly improved their knowledge about lupus trials after completing the training. Providers also showed increased confidence and willingness to refer patients after participating in the roundtables. These results suggest that TIMELY could effectively enhance the referral process for lupus clinical trials.
Link: Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY): Enhancing Lupus Clinical Trial Recruitment Through Provider and Community Health Worker Engagement
Resource Topic: Lupus
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes