Improving healthcare access and research in rural Montana
The Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center
This study is all about improving healthcare in rural Montana by working with local doctors and community members to find better solutions for health issues that people face, and by joining in, you can help make a difference for your community's future health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Montana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Missoula, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984323 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical and translational research capacity in rural Montana, where healthcare infrastructure is limited. By collaborating with clinical partners and community stakeholders, the project aims to address significant health disparities faced by residents. The approach includes building a Practice-Based Research Network and utilizing a mixed-method evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of these initiatives. Patients can expect that their participation may help shape future healthcare solutions tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include residents of rural Montana who are affected by health disparities and are interested in contributing to healthcare improvements.
Not a fit: Patients living outside of Montana or those not affected by rural healthcare disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare access and outcomes for patients in rural Montana.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other rural areas have shown promise in improving healthcare access and outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Missoula, United States
- University of Montana — Missoula, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ward, Tony John — University of Montana
- Study coordinator: Ward, Tony John
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.