Exploring how social factors affect access to eye care for dry eye disease
Understanding barriers to accessing eye care and their impacts on the prognosis of dry eye disease
This study looks at how factors like race, ethnicity, and language affect people's access to eye care and their experiences with dry eye disease, aiming to find ways to improve treatment and support for patients over the next two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10950592 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how social determinants of health, such as race, ethnicity, and language, influence access to eye care and the outcomes for patients with dry eye disease. By analyzing electronic health records from multiple centers, the study aims to identify barriers that prevent patients from receiving timely and effective treatment. The goal is to develop personalized risk assessments that can help predict the progression of dry eye disease over a two-year period, ultimately improving patient care and management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with dry eye disease who may face barriers to accessing eye care due to social factors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dry eye disease or those who have already received adequate care and management may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to eye care and better management strategies for patients suffering from dry eye disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Suhsun — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Liu, Suhsun
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.