Improving healthcare access for patients with communication disabilities
Implementation of Communication Disability Collection and Accommodations in Primary Care Settings
This study is all about making it easier for people with communication disabilities to get the healthcare they need by helping doctors better understand and record their specific needs in their health records.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11264097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accessibility of healthcare services for individuals with communication disabilities, who often face significant barriers in receiving quality care. The project aims to implement a set of strategies that will help primary care settings accurately document patients' disability status in electronic health records (EHR). By ensuring that healthcare providers are aware of and can accommodate the specific needs of these patients, the research seeks to improve patient-centered communication and overall care outcomes. The approach includes evaluating the effectiveness of these strategies in real-world healthcare environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have communication disabilities.
Not a fit: Patients without communication disabilities or those under 21 years old may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients with communication disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving documentation and accommodations for patients with disabilities can lead to better healthcare access and outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morris, Megan a — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Morris, Megan a
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.