Collaborative research to improve primary care services

Research and Data Analysis Core (RDAC) - WA LHS E-STAR

NIH-funded research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11004311

This study is all about bringing together researchers and local health centers to find out what health issues matter most to patients and how to work together to improve care for everyone.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionKaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-11004311 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research initiative aims to enhance partnerships between E-STAR scholars and primary care organizations to develop and implement collaborative research projects. By conducting needs assessments at various Federally Qualified Health Centers, the project will identify priority areas for research and evaluate the readiness of these centers for collaboration. The approach includes systematic evidence reviews and community engagement to ensure that the research is relevant and beneficial to patients. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes by leveraging data and community insights.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients receiving care at Federally Qualified Health Centers involved in the project.

Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care at the participating health centers may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved primary care services and better health outcomes for patients in the participating health centers.

How similar studies have performed: Similar collaborative research approaches have shown promise in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in various settings.

Where this research is happening

Oakland, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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