Improving health equity in pediatric hospital care
Official title: Health Equity Academic Research in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (HEAR-PHM) Program
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10992658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The HEAR-PHM Program is all about helping doctors who care for kids in hospitals learn how to make healthcare fairer for all children, especially those from different backgrounds, so they can provide better care and improve health for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $145,800 |
| NIH project number | 5R25HD111358-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10992658 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years, particularly those from underrepresented minority backgrounds who are hospitalized.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The HEAR-PHM Program aims to enhance the understanding and implementation of health equity in pediatric hospital medicine. It focuses on training pediatric hospitalists in health equity research and fostering a diverse workforce to better address disparities in care for hospitalized children. By developing a curriculum and supporting scholars, the program seeks to equip healthcare providers with the necessary skills to lead initiatives that improve health outcomes for underrepresented populations. This initiative recognizes the changing demographics of the U.S. and the need for a workforce that reflects these changes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children from diverse backgrounds by addressing disparities in pediatric care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that training healthcare providers in health equity can lead to significant improvements in care for diverse populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parikh, Kavita — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Parikh, Kavita
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.