Overview of Survey Research Core Studies (1993 - 2007)
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Project/Investigator
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Funding Source/Dates
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Workscope
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Skin cancer prevention in small children
Dr. Lori Crane, UCCC
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National Cancer Institute (1993-1995)
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Approximately 200, 20-minute interviews of parents regarding skin cancer prevention practices at home and at preschool
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Telephone counseling of low income women for mammography
Dr. Lori Crane, UCCC
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National Cancer Institute (1994-1996)
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Approximately 3000 proactive outcalls promoting screening mammography to low-income/minority women
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Multiple outcalls to promote screening mammography
Dr. Lori Crane, UCCC
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Department of Defense (1995-1996)
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Multiple outcalls to approximately 1000 women to promote screening mammography
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Validation of self-report of colorectal screening
Dr. Dennis Ahnen, UCCC
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National Cancer Institute (1996-1997)
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Approximately 450, 12 minute interviews of Kaiser-Permanente patients regarding self-report of colorectal cancer screening
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Telephone counseling of first degree relatives of breast cancer patients to promote cancer screening
Dr. Al Marcus, AMC
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National Cancer Institute (1997-1999)
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Approximately 4,000, 30 minute interviews promoting breast cancer screening to first degree relatives of breast cancer patients, with follow-up print material individually tailored to subjects
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Telephone counseling of first degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients to promote cancer screening
Dr. Dennis Ahnen, UCCC
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National Cancer Institute (1997-1999)
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Approximately 4,800, 30 minute interviews promoting colorectal cancer screening to first degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients, with follow-up print material individually tailored to subjects
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Computer and Internet Use by Rural Adults
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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AMC Cancer Research Center(1998)
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Approximately 200, 10 minute interviews of rural adults to determine computer and Internet use
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Pilot Study on Efficacy of a Worksite Sun Safety Program
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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AMC Cancer Research Center (1999)
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Approximately 145, 10 minute, pre- and post-test interviews/ surveys of employees regarding sun safety
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Skin Cancer Prevention in a Pediatric Population (Seven year Follow-Up)
Dr. Lori Crane
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National Cancer Institute (2000-2007)
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Approximately 1200, 40 minute interviews of parents regarding skin cancer prevention in pediatric population
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Decisional Aid in Menopausal Women
Dr. Peter Raich
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Komen Foundation (2001)
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Approximately 336 Pre and Post interviews of a female regarding Menopausal issues in women
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Understanding the Impact of Breast Cancer on First Degree Relatives
Dr. Al Marcus
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University of Colorado (2001)
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On-line survey of 70 first degree relatives of breast cancer patients to re-collect information regarding screening behavior
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Healthy Homes
Dr. Ned Calonge
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University of Colorado (2001)
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Approximately 150 interviews with parents of children regarding healthy homes and smoking cessation
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Tobacco Awareness and Attitudinal Surveillance Survey
Dr. Arnold Levinson
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Colorado Department of Health and Environment (2001)
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Approximately 30,000 random digit dial calls to complete 3,000 interviews regarding Colorado residents tobacco awareness and attitudes
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Government Coalition Survey
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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National Cancer Institute (2002)
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Approximately 2,000, 30 minute interview to Government officials in 42 counties around Colorado to complete a survey regarding opinions on local tobacco prevention
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Business Owner / Senior Managers (PILOT)
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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National Cancer Institute (2002)
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Approximately 100, 30 minute interview to Business owners and managers on tobacco prevention.
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Business Owner / Senior Managers Survey
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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National Cancer Institute (2002)
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Approximately 2,000, 30 minute interview to Business owners and managers on tobacco prevention.
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School Principals Survey
Dr. David Buller, AMC
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National Cancer Institute (2002)
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Approximately 1,600, 30 minute interview to school principals on sun protection.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Dr. Tim Byers
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Centers for Disease Control (2002-2003)
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Approximately 900, 20 minutes interviews to learn more about what people think about colon cancer and its prevention.
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Healthy Options and Personal Exploration
Dr. Jerianne Heimendinger
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Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (2001-2003)
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Approximately 250, 30-minute baseline and follow-up interviews to determine and address the needs of breast cancer survivors for information on nutrition and physical activity.
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New Enrollee to Colorado Children’s Health Plan Plus
Dr. Allison Kempe
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The Child Health Plan Plus and the Rose Foundation (2002-2003)
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Approximately 783, 20 minute baseline and follow-up interviews with people who recently enrolled children in CHP+ to ask about their experience with the program.
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Infant Immunization
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC and Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) (2003)
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Approximately 300, 20 minute interviews to assess the parental decisions process for vaccinating their children.
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Young Flu Study
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2003)
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Approximately 900, 20 minute interviews to assess the parental decisions process for vaccinating their children.
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Young Flu Study
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2004)
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Approximately 700, 20 minute interviews to assess the parental decisions process for vaccinating their children.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Promotion
Dr. Tim Byers
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Centers for Disease Control (2003)
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Approximately 1500, 5 minute interviews to learn more about what people think about colon cancer and its prevention.
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Lung SPORE
Dr. Paul Bunn
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NCI (2002-present)
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Approximately 1100 patients at high-risk for developing lung cancer are surveyed on a yearly basis and asked to submit a sputum sample in an attempt to identify lung cancer markers in sputum.
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Smoking Harm Reduction
Dr. Russ Glasgow (Kaiser Permanente)
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NCI (2003-2006)
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Approximately 300 patients were called (150 control and 150 intervention), where 150 intervention participants were delivered four motivational interviews to assess barriers and encourage smoking reduction. Tailored newsletters and physiological assessments were also a part of the intervention.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Dr. Lori Crane, UC Denver
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NCI (2004-2005)
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20 minute interviews about prostate cancer screening knowledge and behaviors were delivered to randomly-sampled males. A sample size of over 8,500 yielded 2,600 completed interviews.
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SELECT, Low-literacy Informed Consent
Dr. Peter Raich, UCHSC and Denver Health
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(2004-2005)
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Approximately 500 males were contacted to be surveyed for on typical versus truncated informed consents to assess comprehension and feasibility. Three month follow-up interviews were also given to those who completed the baseline interview.
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SELECT, Assessment of an Informed Consent Decision Guide
Dr. Peter Raich, UC Denver and Denver Health
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(2006)
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A cohort of 150 males from the “Low-literacy Informed Consent” project were mailed different informed consent examples, and then were interviewed via telephone to assess opinions of the mailed information.
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Family Health Promotion Project
Dr. Dennis Ahnen, UC Denver
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National Cancer Institute (2005-2006)
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A sample of 300 people with first degree relatives with past diagnoses of colorectal cancer was called to complete 20 minute MI interviews about screening knowledge and compliance.
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Genetics of Canine Cancer
Dr. Jaime Modiano, UCHSC
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AKC Canine Health Foundation (2004 – present)
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Approximately 700 dog owners were contacted via a tri-modal surveying system that included online, telephone, and mail surveying to assess dog behaviors and cancer details.
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Infant Immunization Study
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2002-2003)
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Approximately 700, 20 minute interviews to assess vaccine knowledge, behaviors, and opinions of parents of infants.
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Vaccine Policy Collaborative Initiative, mail
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2005)
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Tailored mailings with written questionnaires were mailed to over 4,000 sample members. Per typical mailed survey reminder protocols, over 14,000 mailings were sent. All responses on returned questionnaires were double-data entered into a specially-designed project database.
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Vaccine Policy Collaborative Initiative, telephone
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2005)
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A sampling of participants in the mail portion of the study were administered a short telephone interview to capture responses to select questions in the written questionnaire and encourage full completion of the questionnaire.
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SIP, online surveys
Dr. Allison Kempe
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CDC (2005-present)
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More than 15 online surveys have been developed and disseminated per typical online survey reminder protocols to medical doctors to assess various vaccine administration policies. Vaccine types assessed include influenza, rotavirus, and hepatitis B. Currently, over 6,500 sample members have been contacted.
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REGAIN Physical Therapy/Exercise Intervention
Dr. Betsy Risendal, UC Denver
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Komen Foundation
(2006-present)
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A cohort of 100 breast cancer patients and survivors is completing one 30-minute baseline and two 30-minute follow-up telephone interviews to assess physical activity and diet behaviors.
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CARES
Dr. Peter Raich, UC Denver and Denver Health
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(2006-present)
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40-minute pre- and post- telephone interviews are delivered to newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients who are currently using the services of a patient navigator to assess cancer treatment and symptom management. A goal of 20 participants is desired.
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EASE
Dr. Kristin Kilbourn, UCHSC
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(2006-present)
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45-minute pre- and post- telephone interviews are delivered to newly-diagnosed head and neck cancer patients in tandem with counseling calls to assess cancer treatment and symptom management. A goal of 20 participants is desired.
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ASSIST
Dr. Kristin Kilbourn, UCHSC
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(2006-present)
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45-minute pre- and post- telephone interviews are delivered to newly-diagnosed leukemia, lymphoma, GI, prostate, or breast cancer patients over age 65 in tandem with counseling calls to assess cancer treatment and symptom management. A goal of 20 participants is desired.
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HURLEY
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(2006-2007)
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Over 1,500 doctors who provide renal care were contacted via typical online survey protocols to assess care for undocumented patients with end stage renal disease.
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(2007-present)
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40-minute pre- and post- telephone interviews are delivered to newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients who are currently using the services of a patient navigator to assess cancer treatment and symptom management. A goal of over 1,000 participants is desired.
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