Strategies to engage rural veterans in preventing suicide
Official title: Veteran Engagement Implementation Strategies to Prevent Rural Veteran Suicide
Funded at Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys · NIH-10934530 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help veterans, especially those in rural areas, get the support they need to prevent suicide by involving them and their families in choosing the best healthcare options for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (North Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2HX003065-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934530 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are rural veterans, particularly those experiencing health disparities or suicidal thoughts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not reside in rural areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing methods to involve vulnerable veterans in the implementation of healthcare services aimed at preventing suicide. The project aims to engage veterans, their families, and caregivers in selecting and tailoring strategies that enhance the uptake of interventions. By using community-based participatory research, the study seeks to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for veterans in rural areas. The principal investigator will create a manual to guide the engagement process and pilot these methods in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies tailored to the needs of rural veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in engaging consumers in healthcare implementation, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys
North Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Woodward, Eva — Central Arkansas Veterans Hlthcare Sys
- Study coordinator: Woodward, Eva
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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.