Reducing maternal sepsis through community engagement
EnCoRe MOMS: Engaging Communities to Reduce Morbidity from Maternal Sepsis
This study is working to improve care for new moms at risk of sepsis, especially those from diverse backgrounds, by creating a program that helps hospitals better understand and prevent this serious condition, while also listening to patients' experiences and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10933528 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing maternal sepsis, a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among racial and ethnic minority birthing individuals. The project aims to develop and implement a community-informed sepsis prevention program in four diverse hospitals in New York City. It will utilize community partnerships to create predictive algorithms for sepsis risk and explore the experiences and needs of patients regarding maternal care continuity. By integrating training on implicit bias and social determinants of health, the research seeks to enhance the quality of care for postpartum individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, who are at risk for maternal sepsis.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who do not have a history of complications related to childbirth may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of maternal sepsis and improve health outcomes for birthing individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to improve maternal health outcomes, indicating potential for this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reddy, Uma — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Reddy, Uma
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.