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Establishing the Infrastructure to Comprehensively Address Cancer Disparities: A Model for Transdisciplinary Approaches.

Authors :
Green, B. Lee
Rivers, Desiree A.
Kumar, Nagi
Baldwin, Julie
Rivers, Brian M.
Sultan, Dawood
Jacobsen, Paul
Gordon, Leslene E.
Davis, Jenna
Roetzheim, Richard
Source :
Journal of Health Care for the Poor & Underserved; Nov2013, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1614-1623, 10p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The Center for Equal Health (CEH), a transdisciplinary Center of Excellence, was established to investigate cancer disparities comprehensively and achieve health equity through research, education, training, and community outreach. This paper discusses challenges faced by CEH, strategies employed to foster collaborations, lessons learned, and future considerations for establishing similar initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10492089
Volume :
24
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Health Care for the Poor & Underserved
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
91854152
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2013.0186