Improving Long COVID care for underserved communities
Long COVID Care Resources and Education to Advance Community Health (REACH)
This study is working to make it easier for people with Long COVID, especially those from low-income backgrounds and communities of color, to get the care they need by creating a supportive healthcare model that includes education and resources for both patients and doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932349 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to care for individuals suffering from Long COVID, particularly in vulnerable populations such as low-income individuals and communities of color. It aims to establish a multidisciplinary care model through federally-qualified healthcare centers (FQHCs) that will provide education and resources to both patients and healthcare providers. The initiative includes improving community awareness, supporting primary care providers with collaborative learning, and enhancing referral processes for Long COVID care. By partnering with local healthcare networks, the program seeks to address healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from low-income backgrounds or communities of color who are experiencing Long COVID symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Long COVID or those who have adequate access to healthcare resources may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to Long COVID care for underserved populations, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using community health models to improve access to care for underserved populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Geng, Linda N — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Geng, Linda N
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.