Changes in health care use during the COVID-19 pandemic
Official title: Health Care Utilization During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11098959 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people get health care, especially with more folks using telehealth instead of going to appointments in person, and it aims to understand how these changes affect patients, especially those who might need extra support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $271,227 |
| NIH project number | 7R01AG073286-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11098959 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients from lower-income, rural, and racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, as well as those with multiple chronic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or those with stable health care access may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way patients access and utilize health care services. It focuses on the shift towards telehealth, the decline in in-person visits, and the impact of deferred care on patient outcomes. The study aims to understand how these changes affect different patient populations, particularly those who are socially and clinically vulnerable. By analyzing these patterns, the research seeks to inform future health care delivery and policy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care delivery models that better serve vulnerable populations during and after health crises.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that telehealth can effectively improve access to care, especially during health crises, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whaley, Christopher — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Whaley, Christopher
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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.