Five Pilot Projects
The objectives
of iCCaRE
is to fight prostate cancer in the Black community all over the world
Pilot Project 1 - Feasibility of a Point of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Intervention for Newly Diagnosed Black Men
Objective
Plan, develop and establish the acceptance and usability of a Point of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (PPCD) iCCaRE Virtual Reality Assistant (ViRA).
Specific Aims
Based on behavioral science models and health communications model, plan and develop a PPCD iCCaRE ViRA that will provide SDOH navigation services, psycho-oncology support and emotional support using qualitative formative research; and Establish the acceptance and usability of the iCCaRE ViRA at a urology clinic among 50 BM.
HEROICA Phase 2
Assess the effectiveness of the intervention and foster its adoption, implementation, and maintenance through implementation science research.
Project Team
iCCaRE Pilot Projects
Pilot Project 1
will develop a Virtual Robot Assistant (ViRA) for Black men newly diagnosed
Pilot Project 3
Will develop ViRA to improve quality of life in Black prostate cancer survivors
Pilot Project 4
Will assess and address social determinants of health needs of sub-Saharan African immigrant prostate cancer survivors
Pilot Project 5
Will explore how biological factors contribute to poor mental health of prostate cancer survivors