Examining healthcare quality differences for children in urban and rural areas
Urban-Rural Disparities in Healthcare Quality for Children with Complex or Disabling Health Conditions
This study looks at how kids with serious health issues get healthcare differently depending on whether they live in cities or the countryside, and it hopes to find ways to make their care better for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10947068 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how children with complex or disabling health conditions experience differences in healthcare quality and access based on whether they live in urban or rural areas. By analyzing five years of healthcare claims data from Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, the study aims to identify disparities in healthcare utilization and quality. It focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by these children, who often have chronic health issues and may not receive adequate preventative care. The findings could help inform strategies to improve healthcare delivery for underserved populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 years with chronic or disabling health conditions living in rural areas.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those without chronic health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and quality for children living in rural areas with complex health needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted healthcare disparities in rural populations, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Lebanon, United States
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic — Lebanon, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leyenaar, Joanna — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Leyenaar, Joanna
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.