Improving health equity in underserved communities through patient-centered research.

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NIH-funded research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11004281

This study is all about helping health care organizations better understand and improve the health of underserved communities by training diverse scholars to do important research, so everyone can get the care they need and deserve.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionArizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Tempe, United States)
Project IDNIH-11004281 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the capacity of safety net health care organizations to conduct patient-centered outcomes research and cost-effectiveness research. By recruiting and training diverse scholars within these organizations, the project aims to address the unique health needs of medically underserved populations. The approach includes mentorship and personalized training to empower these scholars to engage in data-intensive research that can lead to improved health outcomes and reduced disparities. The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable learning health system that promotes health equity.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from historically disadvantaged communities who are receiving care in safety net health systems.

Not a fit: Patients who are not part of underserved or vulnerable populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for vulnerable populations.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that enhancing the capacity of safety net organizations to conduct patient-centered research can lead to meaningful improvements in health equity.

Where this research is happening

Tempe, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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