Comparing how families make decisions in telehealth versus in-person visits for children with chronic conditions

Comparing Family Decision Making Engagement in Telehealth versus In-person Primary Care for Children with Chronic Conditions

NIH-funded research Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr · NIH-10929350

This study looks at how using telehealth for kids with chronic conditions, like asthma and ADHD, changes the way families make healthcare decisions compared to regular in-person visits, especially for those in underserved urban areas.

Quick facts

Grant typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Cincinnati, United States)
Project IDNIH-10929350 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how telehealth affects family decision-making in pediatric primary care compared to traditional in-person visits. It focuses on children with chronic conditions, such as asthma and ADHD, particularly in underserved urban populations. By analyzing the communication dynamics and engagement levels during healthcare interactions, the study aims to understand how these factors influence shared decision-making and health outcomes. The research will involve families participating in both telehealth and in-person visits to gather insights on their experiences and preferences.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children diagnosed with chronic conditions like asthma or ADHD, particularly those from underserved urban areas.

Not a fit: Patients without chronic conditions or those not engaged in pediatric primary care may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved decision-making processes and health outcomes for children with chronic conditions in pediatric care.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in telehealth applications, particularly in improving access to care, but this specific comparison in pediatric decision-making is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

Cincinnati, 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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