Improving diabetes care for low-income patients

Optimizing Diabetes Care Quality for Low-Income Patients

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-10470163

This study is looking for ways to improve diabetes care for low-income patients who have other health issues too, by finding solutions that take into account their unique challenges and needs.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10470163 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the quality of diabetes care for low-income patients who often face multiple chronic conditions. It aims to develop and evaluate patient-centered primary care interventions that consider both medical and social complexities affecting these patients. By using a cumulative complexity model, the project will identify key factors influencing care quality, such as patients' workload and capacity to manage their health. The goal is to create practical solutions that address the unique challenges faced by this vulnerable population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who may also have other chronic health conditions.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those with sufficient resources and support for managing their health may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and overall health outcomes for low-income patients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing patient complexity in chronic disease management can lead to improved care quality, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Type II diabetesadult onset diabetesketosis resistant diabetesmaturity onset diabetestype two diabetes
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