Creating effective patient education tools
Official title: A theory-based practice guide for creating patient education
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11047673 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making better educational tools to help patients understand their medications and care, so they can feel more satisfied and stay healthier, while also making sure that doctors and patients communicate effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2022 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $149,623 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HL157751-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11047673 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who require education about their treatment options, particularly those on anticoagulant therapy.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not engaged in their treatment or do not require additional education may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a practice guide for creating patient education tools that are based on established learning theories. It seeks to improve patient knowledge, medication adherence, and satisfaction with care by providing evidence-based strategies for effective communication between patients and clinicians. The project will test these educational tools to determine their impact on clinical outcomes, such as reducing adverse drug events. By focusing on optimal patient-clinician interactions, the research hopes to enhance the overall quality of patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans, ultimately enhancing health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that effective patient education interventions can improve knowledge and satisfaction, but this approach aims to fill a gap in evidence-based guidelines for developing such tools.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Aubrey Elise — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Jones, Aubrey Elise
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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.