Improving health services and outcomes in Puerto Rico through community engagement
Community Engagement and Outreach Core
This study is all about working together with local communities in Puerto Rico to find out what health issues matter most to them and to improve health services, so everyone can have better access to care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883784 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities in Puerto Rico by fostering community engagement and collaboration. It aims to create partnerships between academic institutions and local communities to identify health priorities and improve health behaviors. The approach involves establishing a Community Health & Research Council to facilitate participation and decision-making in health research. By involving the community, the project seeks to enhance the quality and availability of health services for Hispanic populations on the island.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are individuals from Hispanic communities in Puerto Rico who are affected by prevalent health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Puerto Rico or those not belonging to Hispanic communities 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 communities in Puerto Rico.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community engagement can significantly improve health outcomes, making this approach promising based on past successes.
Where this research is happening
San Juan, United States
- University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences — San Juan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acosta-Perez, Edna — University of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
- Study coordinator: Acosta-Perez, Edna
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.