Creating a platform to improve health care for minority populations in Baltimore by addressing social factors.

Development, Piloting and Dissemination of an Integrated Clinical and Social Multi-level Decision Support Platform to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Minority Populations in Baltimore City

['FUNDING_R01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10834214

This study is creating a helpful tool that combines health information and social factors to better support people in Baltimore, especially those from minority communities, so they can get the right care for their chronic health issues.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded)
Locations1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10834214 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research aims to develop a decision support platform that integrates clinical data with social determinants of health to better serve minority populations in Baltimore. By capturing and analyzing both health and social information, the project seeks to enhance interactions between medical and social services at the point of care. The interdisciplinary team will collaborate with community organizations and stakeholders to ensure the platform meets the needs of those it serves. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for individuals with chronic diseases by providing tailored support based on comprehensive data.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are minority individuals in Baltimore with chronic diseases who may benefit from enhanced support services.

Not a fit: Patients outside of the Baltimore area or those without chronic health conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care delivery and outcomes for minority populations facing chronic health issues.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating social determinants of health into clinical decision-making can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

BALTIMORE, 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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