Improving how primary care identifies and connects families to mental health and support services.
Official title: Using process mapping to optimize the integration of child psychosocial screenings in primary care, promote whole-person care, and increase family linkages to behavioral and safety net services
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-11045981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how doctors can better check for important emotional and social needs in kids and their families, like safety at home and having a place to live, so they can help connect them to the right support and services for better health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $385,877 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HS029858-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11045981 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are families with children who have undergone psychosocial screenings in primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children or those who are not engaged in primary care services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the way primary care providers screen for psychosocial needs in children and their caregivers, such as exposure to violence and housing insecurity. By using a method called Process Service Mapping, the study aims to identify and improve the pathways that families take to access necessary services after screenings. The goal is to ensure that families receive appropriate referrals and follow-up support, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for children. The research will be conducted within a large safety net healthcare system, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to essential mental health and support services for children and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that optimizing service pathways can significantly improve access to care, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jolles, Monica Perez — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Jolles, Monica Perez
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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.