Improving preconception care in family clinics with a new screening tool
Enhancing uptake of preconception care services in family practice clinics using a patient centered screening tool: A Pilot Study
This study is creating a helpful tool for women of childbearing age to make it easier and more engaging for them to ask health questions and get the preconception care they need, especially if they have chronic health issues, so they can have healthier pregnancies and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10736018 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the uptake of preconception care services in family practice clinics by developing a patient-centered screening tool. The tool encourages women of reproductive age to actively participate in their healthcare by allowing them to self-select their health-related questions, making the process more engaging and less time-consuming. By addressing the low adherence to preconception screening and counseling, the study seeks to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. The project will be conducted in family practice settings in the Midwest, focusing on women who may be at risk due to chronic health conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women of reproductive age who are planning to conceive or may become pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who are not planning to conceive or are beyond reproductive age may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and their babies by increasing awareness and management of health risks before pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that innovative, patient-centered approaches can successfully increase engagement in preconception care, suggesting that this method may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maloney, Shannon I — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Maloney, Shannon I
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.