Improving health care access in rural communities
Community Engagement & Outreach (CEO) Core
This study is all about improving health care for people living in rural areas by bringing together local community members and researchers to work on solutions that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11044170 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health care delivery in rural populations by fostering partnerships between community stakeholders and researchers. It aims to address challenges such as aging and limited health care availability through community-engaged practices. The project will provide training and resources for both academic and community partners, develop a virtual platform for rural health engagement, and create toolkits to support effective research practices. By involving local community members, the initiative seeks to better understand and respond to the health priorities of these populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include residents of rural northern New England, especially older adults and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those who do not have access to rural health care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to health care services for rural communities, particularly for aging individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve health care access, indicating that this methodology is both tested and promising.
Where this research is happening
Lebanon, United States
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic — Lebanon, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bruce, Martha L — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Bruce, Martha L
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.