Improving patient advocacy group research methods
Official title: Advancing patient advocacy group-driven research via implementation science
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10948394 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping patient advocacy groups become even better at supporting people with health conditions by finding and sharing effective ways to use research in everyday healthcare, so they can improve care and outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $275,000 |
| NIH project number | 1K18HS030173-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948394 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved with or supported by patient advocacy groups seeking to enhance their research and advocacy efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affiliated with any advocacy groups or those whose conditions are not addressed by the groups involved may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of patient advocacy groups by applying implementation science to better integrate evidence-based interventions into clinical practice. It aims to identify and synthesize successful strategies that these groups can use to improve patient care and outcomes. The project will also address the skills gap in implementation research among advocacy group members, ensuring they can effectively advocate for and implement research findings in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient outcomes through more effective implementation of evidence-based practices in healthcare.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that implementation science can effectively bridge the gap between research and practice, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blakely, Martin Lee — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Blakely, Martin Lee
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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.