Helping low-income COPD patients manage stress through community health workers
Development of a Community Health Worker-Led Stress Reduction Intervention for Low-Income COPD Patients
This study is looking at how community health workers can help low-income patients with COPD manage stress better, so they can feel healthier and avoid hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas at Austin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Austin, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909130 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an intervention led by community health workers to help low-income patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage stress. It aims to address the social determinants of health that contribute to poor outcomes in COPD, such as socioeconomic status and psychological stress. By integrating social care and psychological support, the intervention seeks to reduce hospitalizations and improve overall health for these patients. The approach includes understanding how stress impacts COPD and finding effective ways to mitigate its effects.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Not a fit: Patients who do not have COPD or those who are not from low-income backgrounds may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for low-income COPD patients by effectively managing their stress.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health worker interventions can effectively address health disparities, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Austin, United States
- University of Texas at Austin — Austin, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parekh, Trisha M — University of Texas at Austin
- Study coordinator: Parekh, Trisha M
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.