Improving care for people with disabilities and chronic conditions through better health system practices
Official title: Learning Health systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) Research and Data Analysis Core
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11004349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working with healthcare partners to find better ways to care for people with disabilities and chronic conditions, so they can get the best support and treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $171,566 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029756-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004349 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions who are seeking better healthcare experiences and outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without disabilities or chronic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care for individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions by collaborating with health system partners. It aims to generate and share high-quality evidence that informs health system operations and patient care. The approach includes providing tools and resources for patient-centered outcomes and comparative effectiveness research, as well as guidance on regulatory and data management issues. By supporting scientists in developing meaningful research questions, this initiative seeks to improve health outcomes for affected populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of care for individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving health outcomes through collaborative approaches in learning health systems, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Freburger, Janet Kues — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Freburger, Janet Kues
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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.