Comparing how families make decisions in telehealth versus in-person visits for children with chronic conditions
Official title: Comparing Family Decision Making Engagement in Telehealth versus In-person Primary Care for Children with Chronic Conditions
Funded at Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-10929350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how using telehealth for kids with chronic conditions, like asthma and ADHD, changes the way families make healthcare decisions compared to regular in-person visits, especially for those in underserved urban areas.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $397,348 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029152-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929350 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children diagnosed with chronic conditions like asthma or ADHD, particularly those from underserved urban areas.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic conditions or those not engaged in pediatric primary care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth affects family decision-making in pediatric primary care compared to traditional in-person visits. It focuses on children with chronic conditions, such as asthma and ADHD, particularly in underserved urban populations. By analyzing the communication dynamics and engagement levels during healthcare interactions, the study aims to understand how these factors influence shared decision-making and health outcomes. The research will involve families participating in both telehealth and in-person visits to gather insights on their experiences and preferences.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved decision-making processes and health outcomes for children with chronic conditions in pediatric care.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promising results in telehealth applications, particularly in improving access to care, but this specific comparison in pediatric decision-making is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
Cincinnati, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lipstein, Ellen a — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Lipstein, Ellen a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.