Examining how healthcare systems affect the health of people recently released from prison
Healthcare Organizational Structural Conditions and the Health of People Recently Released from Prison
This study looks at how unfair treatment in healthcare affects the health of people recently released from prison, especially those from Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, and aims to find ways to make healthcare better and more accessible for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11145356 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of structural racism and discrimination within healthcare systems on the health of individuals who have recently been released from prison, particularly focusing on Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. The study will analyze policies and practices in three diverse health systems through interviews and focus groups with healthcare leaders, staff, and community representatives. By understanding these barriers, the research aims to identify ways to improve access to healthcare and health outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been released from prison, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently released from prison or those who do not belong to the targeted racial and ethnic groups may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and better health outcomes for individuals recently released from prison.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on structural racism in healthcare for recently released individuals is novel, similar research has shown that addressing systemic barriers can lead to improved health outcomes in other populations.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daugherty, Stacie Luther — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Daugherty, Stacie Luther
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.