Improving diabetes care through patient portal technology
Expanding Patient Engagement in Diabetes Care: Patient Portal Innovation
This study is looking at how a new, easy-to-use online tool can help people with diabetes stay more engaged in their care, making it simpler for them to track their health, learn important information, and connect with their doctors, so they can get the check-ups they need and feel better overall.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10654613 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing patient engagement in diabetes care by utilizing innovative patient portal technology. The approach aims to address barriers that prevent patients from receiving essential diabetes monitoring and preventative services, such as annual eye exams. By creating a user-friendly platform, patients can easily track their health data, access educational resources, and communicate with healthcare providers, ultimately improving their health outcomes. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention in increasing service utilization among patients with diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with diabetes who may struggle to access or utilize necessary healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or those who are already receiving comprehensive diabetes care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve diabetes management and reduce complications for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar patient engagement strategies can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Martinez, William — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Martinez, William
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.