Improving equity in primary care through community involvement
Official title: A patient-informed approach to measuring and mitigating inequity in primary care
Funded at University of Kansas Medical Center · NIH-10983591 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve healthcare for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds by teaming up with patients and doctors to make sure everyone's needs are heard and met, using data to find and fix gaps in care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $145,139 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HS029710-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10983591 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups who experience health disparities in primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address racial and ethnic health inequities in primary care by developing quality improvement initiatives that are informed by the communities they serve. It focuses on creating partnerships between patients, healthcare providers, and researchers to ensure that the measures of quality reflect the needs and priorities of those experiencing inequities. By analyzing electronic health record data stratified by race, ethnicity, and language, the project seeks to identify and mitigate disparities in healthcare delivery and outcomes. The approach emphasizes the importance of community input in designing effective interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable healthcare practices that better serve marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-informed approaches can effectively reduce health disparities, indicating a promising direction for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bridges, Kristina — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Bridges, Kristina
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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.