Improving health delivery systems by addressing systemic racism
ASTARISQ: Addressing systemic and STructurAl Racism to Improve Safety, Quality, and trustworthiness in health delivery systems
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE · NIH-11039994
This study is working to make healthcare safer and better for everyone by tackling racism in health systems, and it’s for community members and healthcare workers who want to learn and share ways to create fairer care for all.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11039994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance safety and quality in health delivery systems by addressing systemic and structural racism. Over three years, it will host annual roundtable conferences that bring together community members and stakeholders to co-design training programs focused on anti-racist strategies and policies. The initiative will also produce guidance documents to equip participants with evidence-based resources to implement these strategies effectively. By fostering collaboration and training, the project seeks to improve trust and quality of care in health systems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include individuals from communities disproportionately affected by systemic racism in health care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not impacted by systemic racism in health care may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more equitable health care delivery for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: While addressing systemic racism in health care is a growing area of focus, this specific approach of structured roundtables and community co-design is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EDWARDS, HILLARY ANNE — UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
- Study coordinator: EDWARDS, HILLARY ANNE
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.