A tool to help older adults understand their lab test results
LabGenie: A Patient-Engagement Tool to Aid Older Adults' Understanding of Lab Test Results
This study is creating a friendly online tool called LabGenie to help older adults better understand their lab test results, making it easier for them to take charge of their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052453 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing LabGenie, a web-based tool designed to enhance older adults' understanding of their lab test results. By using a user-centered approach, the project aims to create a prototype that visually represents lab results and generates questions to facilitate better engagement in managing their health. The tool addresses the challenges faced by older adults, particularly those with limited health literacy and technology skills, in interpreting complex medical information. Ultimately, LabGenie seeks to empower older patients to take an active role in their healthcare.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions and limited health literacy.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger or have high health literacy and strong technology skills may not receive significant benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve older adults' comprehension of lab results, leading to better health management and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that patient engagement tools can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State University — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: He, Zhe — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: He, Zhe
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.