Improving healthcare access and quality for underserved populations
Implementation Science and Equity
This study is all about finding better ways to bring helpful healthcare practices to rural and minority communities, so everyone can get the quality care they deserve and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927185 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing the time it takes to apply proven healthcare practices in real-world settings, particularly for rural and minority communities. By establishing a center dedicated to Implementation Science, the project aims to identify and test effective methods for integrating evidence-based practices into everyday clinical care. The goal is to ensure that all populations, especially those underserved, receive equitable healthcare. Patients may benefit from improved access to quality care and better health outcomes as a result of this work.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from rural or minority communities who experience disparities in healthcare access and quality.
Not a fit: Patients who are already receiving equitable healthcare or those outside the targeted age and demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more equitable healthcare access and improved health outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research in Implementation Science has shown promise in improving healthcare delivery, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Befort, Christie — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Befort, Christie
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.