Improving communication for hospitalized Black and Latino children
Official title: Equity Focused Communication Intervention for Family-Centered Rounds
Funded at Duke University · NIH-11122210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve how doctors and nurses communicate with Black and Latino(a/x) children and their families in the hospital, by creating a new training program that helps healthcare providers be more understanding and respectful, and it involves input from caregivers and clinicians to make it better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | June 20, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $161,405 |
| NIH project number | 5K23MD018433-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11122210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino(a/x) children aged 0-11 years who are admitted to the hospital.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black or Latino(a/x) or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address communication disparities in healthcare for Black and Latino(a/x) children admitted to the hospital. It focuses on developing a communication intervention that equips clinicians with skills to enhance their interactions with patients and families, ensuring they are more empathetic and respectful. The study will involve co-developing this intervention with input from caregivers and clinicians, followed by a trial where clinicians will be randomized to receive the intervention or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to improve the quality of communication and ultimately health outcomes for these children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved communication between healthcare providers and families, reducing medical errors and enhancing the overall care experience for Black and Latino children.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing communication inequities can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parente, Victoria — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Parente, Victoria
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.