Improving access to mental health care for Veterans through telehealth initiatives
VA's virtual care initiatives and suicide prevention
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help Veterans get better access to mental health care, especially for preventing suicide, and it aims to find out what works best and what challenges they face in getting help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10864883 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can enhance access to mental health care for Veterans, particularly focusing on suicide prevention. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of recent telehealth initiatives using advanced causal inference methods and machine learning. By analyzing data from the VA, the research seeks to identify barriers to care and assess the impact of digital technology on health disparities among Veterans. The study will also incorporate mixed methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of the initiatives' effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans experiencing mental health conditions who may benefit from telehealth services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to digital technology or those who are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health care access for Veterans, potentially reducing suicide rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results in using telehealth for mental health care, but this specific approach is novel and aims to fill existing gaps in evidence.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gujral, Kritee — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Gujral, Kritee
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.