Improving access to health support for Latino caregivers using AI technology
Official title: Expanding Access to Care for Marginalized Caregivers through Innovative Methods for Multicultural and Multilingual Adaptation of AI-Based Health Technologies
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10741177 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make a helpful mobile app for Spanish-speaking family caregivers of children with long-term health issues, so they can get better support and feel less overwhelmed while caring for their kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | August 4, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $416,144 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR020634-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10741177 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino family caregivers of children with chronic health conditions who require support in Spanish.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latino or who do not have caregiving responsibilities for children with chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the support available to family caregivers of children with chronic conditions, particularly focusing on Latino communities. It will adapt an existing AI-based mobile application, 'Caring of Caregivers Online' (COCO), to be culturally and linguistically appropriate for Spanish-speaking caregivers. By utilizing machine learning, the project seeks to automate the adaptation process, making it more accessible and effective. The goal is to reduce the caregiving burden and improve health outcomes for both caregivers and their children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide tailored health support to Latino caregivers, improving their well-being and the care they provide to their children.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using technology to support caregivers, but this specific adaptation for Latino communities is a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yuwen, Weichao — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Yuwen, Weichao
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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.