A diabetes care center in Chicago aims to improve patient outcomes.
Sinai diabetes center
This study is looking to improve diabetes care for people in low-income neighborhoods in Chicago by testing a team approach that offers both medical help and support for everyday challenges, and it will involve talking to patients and community members to find out what works best for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sinai Health System, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11071954 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing diabetes care for low-income communities in Chicago through the Sinai Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology. It employs a mixed-methods approach to evaluate and optimize a team-based care model, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive medical and non-medical support. The study will involve interviews and focus groups with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of new intervention strategies, followed by statistical analyses to determine the best sequence of care interventions for improving patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from low-income communities in Chicago who are living with diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not part of the targeted low-income communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in diabetes care have shown promise in improving patient outcomes, indicating potential success for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Sinai Health System, INC. — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacobs, Jackie — Sinai Health System, INC.
- Study coordinator: Jacobs, Jackie
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 below.