Improving rural health care delivery through data analysis and community engagement
Official title: Statistics, Informatics & Qualitative Methods (SIQM) Core
Funded at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic · NIH-11044165 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to provide health care in rural areas by collecting and analyzing different types of health data, and it’s designed to help researchers understand and improve the health services that people in these communities really need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lebanon, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $371,652 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM148278-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11044165 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in rural areas who may benefit from improved health care delivery systems.
✕Less likely to help
Patients residing in urban areas or those who do not engage with rural health care systems may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing health care delivery in rural areas by utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods. It aims to create a robust data warehouse that integrates various data sources, including health insurance claims and electronic health records, to support researchers in understanding and addressing rural health issues. By collaborating with community stakeholders, the project seeks to gather valuable insights through surveys and interviews, ensuring that the research is grounded in the real needs of the community. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness of health care services in rural settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective health care strategies and improved health outcomes for patients in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving health care delivery through community engagement and data-driven approaches, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
Lebanon, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'malley, Alistair James — Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic
- Study coordinator: O'malley, Alistair James
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.