Improving emergency department care to reduce health disparities
Official title: A Social-Ecological Approach to Identify Nursing Models of Care to Reduce Emergency Department Disparities
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11033632 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different ways nurses work in emergency rooms can improve care for everyone, especially for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, so that all patients get the best treatment possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | February 26, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $167,783 |
| NIH project number | 1K01NR021419-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11033632 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who frequently utilize emergency department services, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use emergency department services or those who receive care in non-hospital settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different nursing models in emergency departments can affect patient outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities. By analyzing data from various sources, the study aims to identify which nursing practices lead to better care and reduced disparities in emergency settings. The approach combines health equity research with advanced techniques like machine learning to understand the impact of nursing resources on patient care. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of emergency care and ensure that all patients receive equitable treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency care practices that reduce health disparities among patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted nursing interventions can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muir, Kathryn Jane — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Muir, Kathryn Jane
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.