Improving healthcare services for new families affected by COVID-19
Bridging gaps in healthcare services for new familes due to COVID-19
This study is all about helping new parents who have had a tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic by making sure they get the support they need for things like postpartum depression and caring for their babies, especially for families who might not have easy access to healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10705194 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare support for new parents who have faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to address gaps in obstetric and pediatric services that are crucial during the transition to parenthood, such as monitoring for postpartum depression and providing education on infant care and vaccinations. The approach includes developing a scalable, patient-centered intervention that considers the unique needs of low-income and minority families. By utilizing telehealth and other innovative strategies, the research seeks to improve access to essential healthcare services for new families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are new parents, particularly those from low-income or racial/ethnic minority backgrounds, who are navigating the challenges of parenthood during the pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not new parents or those who do not face barriers to accessing healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental and physical health outcomes for new parents and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing telehealth interventions to improve healthcare access for new parents, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Emily Stinnett — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Miller, Emily Stinnett
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.