Feasibility Study of Social Needs Screening and Referral for Cancer Survivors in Metro Detroit

What this Trial Is About

This research is focused on adults aged 18 years or older who have a past or current cancer diagnosis and live in metropolitan Detroit. The goal is to explore how well a social needs screening tool can be completed by cancer survivors and how it might help identify non-medical factors affecting their health. The study is designed to evaluate the feasibility of using this tool and to develop procedures for patient referrals and brief interventions based on social needs such as food access and digital inclusion. Participants will complete a social screening tool either in person or over the phone. Their responses will be converted into codes that highlight social factors impacting health. Based on these results, participants may be referred to community-based resources to address identified needs. Follow-up phone calls will be made at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the initial screening to monitor progress and provide support. During the study, researchers will track how many participants successfully complete the screening tool, aiming for at least an 80% completion rate. They will also evaluate the effectiveness of the referral process and interventions related to food access and digital access. This study is led by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and does not involve any medical treatments but focuses on social determinants of health that may influence cancer survivors well-being.

Addressing Social Determinants of Health Among Metro Detroit Cancer Survivors