Improving Hospital Discharge for People with Diabetes by Addressing Social Needs
The Re-Engineered Discharge for Diabetes Care Transitions (REDDCAT2): Screening and Addressing SDOH Needs at Hospital Discharge
This project helps people with type 2 diabetes by identifying and addressing their social needs during hospital stays to improve their health after discharge.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11173734 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with type 2 diabetes are hospitalized due to complications linked to social factors like housing or food access. This project uses a special tool called REDD-CAT to understand each patient's unique social needs. Then, a patient navigation program, REDDCAT2, helps connect patients with resources to meet those needs before they leave the hospital. The goal is to make sure patients have the support they need to stay healthy and avoid future hospital visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who have type 2 diabetes and are currently hospitalized.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or are not currently hospitalized would not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to fewer hospital readmissions and emergency room visits for people with diabetes by better addressing their health-related social needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous NIH-funded work has led to the development of the REDD-CAT screening tool and the REDDCAT2 patient navigation protocol, suggesting a foundation of prior success in this area.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Suzanne E — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Suzanne E
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.