A program to help minority children and families communicate better with healthcare providers.
The Family Bridge Program to Address Communication and Navigation-Related Inequities for Minority Children and Families: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a helpful program called the Family Bridge Program, which supports minority children and their families by providing friendly guides to make it easier for them to navigate the healthcare system and understand hospital processes, especially for those who may face language barriers or come from low-income backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10835114 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve communication and navigation within the healthcare system for minority children and their families. It involves a program called the Family Bridge Program, which provides support through trained navigators who help families understand hospital processes and address social needs. The program is designed to be accessible to low-income families and is not limited by language proficiency. By focusing on enhancing communication and easing transitions from hospital to home, the program seeks to reduce healthcare inequities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income families with children of color who may struggle with communication and navigation in healthcare settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from low-income backgrounds or who do not face communication barriers in healthcare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for minority children by enhancing their families' ability to navigate the healthcare system.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that programs aimed at improving patient navigation and communication can lead to better health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lion, Katherine Casey — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Lion, Katherine Casey
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.