Improving healthcare services for new families affected by COVID-19
Official title: Bridging gaps in healthcare services for new familes due to COVID-19
Funded at Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island · NIH-10705194 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 13, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $933,793 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD105499-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10705194 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not new parents or those who do not face barriers to accessing healthcare services may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.