Creating health tools for people recently released from prison
Personal Health Libraries for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
This study is creating helpful tools for people who have just been released from prison to better manage their health information and access healthcare services, making it easier for them to stay healthy as they adjust back to life in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10688167 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing personal health information technologies specifically designed for individuals who have recently been released from correctional facilities. These individuals often face significant health risks and challenges in accessing healthcare services. The project aims to collaborate with formerly incarcerated individuals to create tools that help them organize and understand their health information, ultimately improving their ability to navigate healthcare and social services. By addressing the unique needs of this population, the research seeks to enhance their health outcomes and self-efficacy during their transition back to the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been released from correctional facilities and are facing challenges in managing their health and accessing services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently released from correctional facilities or who do not face barriers in accessing healthcare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better access to healthcare for formerly incarcerated individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting this population with personal health technologies, similar approaches have shown promise in improving health outcomes for other high-risk groups.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Karen H — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Wang, Karen H
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 below.