Improving care for homeless individuals with brain injuries
Neurologic-Informed Care to Improve Health Equity Among Persons with Brain Injury Experiencing Homelessness: A Community-Engaged Implementation Approach
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11021436
This study is all about helping people who are homeless and have had a traumatic brain injury by providing better care and support, so they can get the housing services they need and improve their lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11021436 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing care for individuals experiencing homelessness who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). It employs a community-engaged approach to implement Neurologic-Informed Care (NIC), which includes screening for TBIs and identifying specific cognitive and behavioral impairments. The goal is to improve access to housing services and support for these individuals by addressing their unique needs. By integrating evidence-based interventions, the research aims to create a scalable model that can be utilized by service providers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals over 21 years old who are experiencing homelessness and have a history of traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of brain injury or are not experiencing homelessness may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and housing stability for homeless individuals with brain injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-engaged approaches and neurologic-informed care can effectively improve outcomes for individuals with brain injuries, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY — Columbus, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HYZAK, KATHRYN — OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HYZAK, KATHRYN
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: Acquired brain injury, addictive disorder