Improving health services research using advanced data analytics
Annual UAB Methods Symposium
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-11074228
This study is looking at how to use smart technology to make healthcare better for women and racial minorities in the Deep South, so everyone can get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11074228 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health services research by utilizing advanced data analytic tools like natural language processing and machine learning. It aims to address healthcare inequities faced by various populations in the Deep South, including women and racial minorities. The project will involve collaboration with multiple academic institutions to ensure that the methodologies developed are applicable and beneficial to real-world healthcare settings. By analyzing real-world data, the research seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare for underserved communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include women, racial and ethnic minorities, and individuals from low-income or rural backgrounds in the Deep South.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted populations or who are not affected by healthcare inequities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable healthcare solutions for marginalized populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using data analytics to address healthcare disparities, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GIBSON, MADELINE J — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: GIBSON, MADELINE J
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.