Improving equity in primary care through community involvement
A patient-informed approach to measuring and mitigating inequity in primary care
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10983591
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10983591 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups who experience health disparities in primary care settings.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups may not directly benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BRIDGES, KRISTINA — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: BRIDGES, KRISTINA
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.