Improving stroke outcomes by addressing social factors in underserved communities
The SDOH-Homecare Intervention Focus Team (SHIFT) Trial to Mitigate SDOH in Stroke Outcomes and Build Community Capacity
This study is all about helping African American and Hispanic stroke patients get better care by forming a special team of health workers who understand the social challenges they face, so they can improve their recovery and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012850 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing disparities in stroke outcomes by tackling the social determinants of health (SDOH) that disproportionately affect underserved minority populations, particularly African Americans and Hispanics. The approach involves creating a multidisciplinary homecare team, known as SHIFT, which includes community health workers, nurses, and social workers trained in racial equity. By addressing the upstream factors that contribute to stroke risk, the project aims to improve recovery and overall health for these communities. Patients will receive support not only for their medical needs but also for the social challenges they face.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Hispanic individuals aged 21 and older who have experienced a stroke.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to the targeted underserved minority populations or those who have not experienced a stroke may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and health outcomes for stroke patients from underserved communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Olajide — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Williams, Olajide
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.