Improving surgical outcomes for Latinx children
Latinx Children and Surgery
This study is creating a helpful mobile app called WebTIPS to support Latinx children and their families during surgery, aiming to reduce anxiety and pain by offering tailored coping strategies and information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11110685 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing surgical disparities experienced by Latinx children, who often face higher levels of anxiety and postoperative pain compared to their White non-Latin peers. The project aims to develop a culturally adapted mobile health intervention called WebTIPS, which provides support and coping strategies for children and their families during surgical events. By utilizing mobile technology, the intervention seeks to enhance recovery by reducing anxiety and pain through information provision and behavioral modeling. The study will involve tailoring the intervention specifically for Latinx families to ensure its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx children aged 0-11 years who are scheduled for surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latinx or those who are not undergoing surgical procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the surgical experiences and outcomes for Latinx children by reducing anxiety and postoperative pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally adapted mHealth interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes for minority populations, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Irvine, United States
- University of California-Irvine — Irvine, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kain, Zeev — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Kain, Zeev
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.