Exploring how provider bias and ableism affect health outcomes for people with mobility disabilities
Official title: Determining the relationships between provider bias, experiences of ableism, and health outcomes for people with mobility disabilities
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-10992734 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how discrimination against people with mobility disabilities affects their health and well-being, and it’s for anyone who has experienced these challenges in healthcare, so we can find ways to make their care better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $681,469 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD116301-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992734 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have mobility disabilities and have experienced healthcare encounters.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without mobility disabilities or those who have not interacted with healthcare providers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of ableism, or discrimination based on disability, on the health outcomes of individuals with mobility disabilities. It aims to understand how biases from healthcare providers and experiences of ableism influence various health metrics, including self-perceived health status, mental health, and quality of life. By focusing on this population, the study seeks to identify critical gaps in care and develop strategies to improve healthcare experiences and outcomes. Participants will provide insights into their healthcare encounters, which will be analyzed to inform better practices in clinical settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and outcomes for individuals with mobility disabilities by addressing biases in clinical care.
How similar studies have gone: While there is emerging literature on ableism in healthcare, this research aims to fill specific knowledge gaps, making it a novel investigation in this area.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Worobey, Lynn a — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Worobey, Lynn a
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.