Perth Amboy

Researchers are conducting a pilot trial called the LEAD Pilot Study to address lung cancer screening disparities by targeting eligible patients in the Emergency Department using an Electronic Health Record-embedded Social Determinants of Health screening tool. The study aims to evaluate the reach, or the number and representativeness of individuals targeted for lung screening knowledge, awareness, and uptake, and to assess the preliminary effectiveness of a tailored lung screening intervention compared to enhanced usual care. The trial uses quantitative methods including a randomized controlled trial and EHR data analysis to explore factors influencing lung screening uptake such as health literacy, mistrust, stigma, fatalism, and knowledge about lung screening.