Improving health information access for rural patients with Long COVID
Long COVID Health Literacy Project: Bringing Health Information to Patients and Providers with Health Disparities in Rural Northern New England
This study is working to make health information easier to understand for patients and healthcare providers dealing with long-term COVID symptoms in rural northern New England, so they can get the support they need.
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-10791541 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance health literacy among patients and providers dealing with post-acute COVID syndrome (PACS) in rural northern New England. By collaborating with rural and biomedical libraries, the research will create accessible and relatable health information tailored to the unique challenges faced by these communities. The initiative is anchored in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock PACS Clinic, which serves as a comprehensive care center for affected patients in Vermont and New Hampshire. The project addresses the significant barriers to care and information that patients in these rural areas encounter.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in rural northern New England who are experiencing post-acute COVID syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in rural areas or who are not affected by Long COVID may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients with Long COVID by providing them with essential information and resources to manage their condition effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown promise in improving health literacy and access to care in underserved populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Lebanon, United States
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic — Lebanon, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: Parsonnet, Jeffrey
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.