Exploring the history of health care in U.S. prisons
Minimal Standards of Adequacy: A History of Health Care in US Prisons
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · NIH-10765718
This study looks at the health care problems faced by people in U.S. prisons, focusing on their higher rates of chronic illnesses and infections, and it aims to show how past policies and attitudes have contributed to these issues, all in hopes of pushing for better health care for incarcerated individuals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MIAMI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10765718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the historical context and current inadequacies of health care services provided to incarcerated individuals in U.S. prisons. It examines the health challenges faced by this population, including higher rates of chronic conditions and infectious diseases, and analyzes how these issues have been shaped by policies and societal perceptions over the past century. By reviewing literature, legal claims, and personal accounts, the research aims to highlight the systemic failures in prison health care and advocate for necessary reforms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have been incarcerated or are currently in prison and have experienced health care services within the prison system.
Not a fit: Patients who have never been incarcerated or do not have any health care experiences related to the prison system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care policies and practices for incarcerated individuals, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies addressing health care in prisons, this research aims to provide a comprehensive historical analysis that has not been extensively explored before.
Where this research is happening
MIAMI, UNITED STATES
- FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY — MIAMI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ADLER, JESSICA L. — FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: ADLER, JESSICA L.
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.
Conditions: Mental health disorders, Psychiatric Disease, Psychiatric Disorder, psychological disorder, Mental disorders