A primer for cancer research programs on defining and evaluating the catchment area and evaluating minority clinical trials recruitment.

Authors :: Nguyen LH
Cook ED
Source :: Advances in cancer research [Adv Cancer Res] 2020; Vol. 146, pp. 219-226. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 14.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer centers are charged with reducing disparities, improving cancer-related health outcomes, and increasing clinical trial participation for the catchment area population. Succeeding in this endeavor requires a clear definition of each cancer center's geographic catchment area as well as the demographic characteristics of the populations residing in the catchment area. For this reason, the definition of the catchment area is now a required element of NCI grant applications. This primer provides detailed information related to the definition of cancer centers' catchment areas and provides a case example from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to highlight best practice strategies for compiling and interpreting cancer health statistics for the catchment area.<br /> (© 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Biomedical Research organization & administration
Humans
National Cancer Institute (U.S.)
United States
Biomedical Research standards
Catchment Area, Health statistics & numerical data
Minority Groups statistics & numerical data
Neoplasms ethnology
Neoplasms therapy
Patient Participation statistics & numerical data

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