Bringing clear health information to PACS patients and providers in rural New England
Official title: Long COVID Health Literacy Project: Bringing Health Information to Patients and Providers with Health Disparities in Rural Northern New England
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11378026 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A project to create easy-to-understand health information about post-acute COVID syndrome for patients and clinicians in rural northern New England.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 10, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $149,251 |
| NIH project number | 5G08LM014406-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11378026 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with post-acute COVID syndrome in rural northern New England, and clinicians serving them.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in areas with robust health information access and services may experience less impact from these materials.
What this research studies
This initiative partners with rural and biomedical libraries to develop patient-friendly materials about PACS that address common questions and barriers. It builds on the Dartmouth-Hitchcock PACS Clinic experience to tailor information to local needs and available services. The goal is to improve access to reliable guidance and connect patients with appropriate local resources for ongoing care and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved access to clear, locally relevant information could help PACS patients manage symptoms and navigate care more effectively.
How similar studies have gone: Similar health-literacy efforts in rural settings have shown improved patient understanding and care navigation.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey
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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.