Improving access to timely care for injured children in Tanzania
Official title: P-KIDs CARE: An Intervention to Address Health Systems Delays to Care for Injured Children in Tanzania
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10913615 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to help kids with serious injuries in Tanzania get the care they need faster by improving how hospitals and health centers treat them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $173,420 |
| NIH project number | 5K23HD112548-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10913615 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have sustained serious injuries and require immediate medical attention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to healthcare facilities in Tanzania or those with non-injury related health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a new intervention designed to improve the care process for children with serious injuries in Tanzania. By identifying barriers to timely treatment at health centers and district hospitals, the project will create a streamlined triage system that enhances patient assessment, stabilization, and referral processes. The intervention will be tailored to local needs and will involve collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure effective implementation. Ultimately, the goal is to reduce the time it takes for injured children to receive definitive care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pediatric injury-related deaths by ensuring that children receive timely and appropriate medical care.
How similar studies have gone: Similar interventions in low-resource settings have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes for pediatric patients, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Elizabeth Marie — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Keating, Elizabeth Marie
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.