Examining racial bias in pediatric emergency care
Official title: Implicit racial bias in pediatric emergency medicine: A foundational investigation of physician behaviors
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11046695 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how hidden racial biases might influence the care that children, especially those from minority backgrounds, receive in emergency rooms, and it aims to find ways to ensure that all kids get the fair and equal treatment they deserve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | August 11, 2023 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $138,674 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MD018639-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11046695 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years from racial, ethnic, and language minority groups who may require emergency medical care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to minority groups or who do not require emergency medical interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how implicit racial bias affects the treatment of children in emergency departments, particularly focusing on minority groups. It aims to identify and measure these biases among healthcare providers and understand their impact on the delivery of critical interventions like pain management and antibiotics. The study will utilize advanced methods to analyze communication and care practices, with the goal of developing strategies to promote equitable treatment for all pediatric patients. By addressing these disparities, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable healthcare practices in pediatric emergency departments, ultimately saving lives and improving outcomes for minority children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing implicit bias in healthcare can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gutman, Colleen Kays — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Gutman, Colleen Kays
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.