Evaluating a telehealth program for individuals with serious mental illnesses
Bringing Health Home: Evaluation of a Residential-based Telehealth Care Coordination Intervention
This study is looking at how a telehealth program can help people with serious mental illnesses manage their physical health better, especially if they have trouble getting to in-person appointments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Maryland Baltimore NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10693945 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a telehealth care coordination intervention designed for individuals suffering from serious mental illnesses (SMI). It aims to address the high prevalence of chronic physical health disorders, such as cardiovascular disease and Type II Diabetes, that often accompany mental health issues. By utilizing telehealth, the program seeks to improve treatment adherence and health outcomes for this vulnerable population, particularly those facing geographical barriers to in-person care. The approach includes intensive community-based service delivery to enhance access and support for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses who also have chronic physical health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have serious mental illnesses or those who are not experiencing chronic physical health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with serious mental illnesses by providing better access to care and support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that telehealth interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- University of Maryland Baltimore — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Unick, George Jay — University of Maryland Baltimore
- Study coordinator: Unick, George Jay
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.