Improving pregnancy outcomes through mobile phone support for healthcare providers
Medical Information Service via mobile Telephone (m-MIST TM) Provider Support to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes
This study is testing a mobile phone service that helps healthcare workers in low-income countries get quick support during labor and delivery, aiming to make sure moms and babies get the care they need right when it matters most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915502 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance pregnancy care in low-income countries by utilizing a mobile phone service that provides immediate support to healthcare providers. The project focuses on reducing delays in accessing quality care during labor and delivery, which are critical for improving maternal and perinatal outcomes. By leveraging the widespread use of mobile phones, the initiative seeks to offer timely, life-saving consultations to rural providers, thereby addressing significant healthcare access barriers. The implementation and evaluation of this service will be assessed to ensure its effectiveness in resource-constrained settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women in low-income countries who are receiving care from rural healthcare providers.
Not a fit: Patients in high-income countries with established access to comprehensive maternal care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal and perinatal deaths by improving access to timely medical support during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tita, Alan Thevenet N. — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Tita, Alan Thevenet 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.