An mHealth application to enhance emergency care in Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda 912: an mHealth Application to Improve Quality of Trauma and Emergency Care in Kigali, Rwanda
This study is testing a new mobile app called Rwanda912 to help emergency medical services in Kigali, Rwanda, by making it easier to find patients and improve communication between ambulances and emergency staff, so they can provide better care when you need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11084362 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve emergency medical services in Kigali, Rwanda, by developing an innovative mobile health application called Rwanda912. The project will establish a system that accurately locates patients and enhances communication between dispatchers, ambulances, and emergency staff. It will be conducted in two phases: the first phase will gather baseline data on prehospital care times and outcomes, while the second phase will implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the Rwanda912 platform in real clinical settings. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach to assess the platform's accuracy, reliability, and acceptability among stakeholders.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing trauma or emergencies in Kigali, Rwanda.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Kigali or those not requiring emergency medical services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce prehospital care times, leading to improved outcomes for trauma patients.
How similar studies have performed: Similar mHealth interventions have shown promise in improving emergency care in other low- and middle-income countries, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jayaraman, Sudha — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Jayaraman, Sudha
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.