Telehealth and Shared Decision-Making to Improve Preventive Care in Louisiana Communities
Official title: Using a Telehealth and Shared Decision-Making Model to Address Preventative Medicine Strategies Among Communities in Louisiana
Funded at Xavier University of Louisiana · NIH-11324903 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pharmacist-led telehealth program uses a shared decision-making approach to boost preventive health for people in Louisiana communities at high risk for noncommunicable diseases and limited healthcare access.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Xavier University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2009 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $471,502 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007595-19 |
| Project ID | NIH-11324903 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in Louisiana communities with high risk for chronic diseases who are employed in industries such as beauty, food, transportation, hospitality, nursing/medical aids, or plant work and have limited access to preventive care.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access barriers or those not engaging in preventive care may see limited additional benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This project tests a pharmacist-guided telehealth model bundled with general wellness coaching to increase preventive health actions among workers in industries like beauty, food, and hospitality. Participants will complete an intake to gauge current knowledge and behaviors, then be randomized to receive either telehealth wellness support or telehealth plus targeted preventive medicine guidance over two years. The main goal is to identify barriers to preventive care based on employment type, with secondary outcomes looking at changes in knowledge and healthy behaviors related to chronic diseases. The study is embedded in an existing health and wellness framework and aims to make preventive strategies more accessible in underserved communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience greater access to preventive care and improved management of chronic disease risk through convenient telehealth and personalized guidance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous data suggest pharmacist-led telehealth interventions can improve preventive health behaviors, though this study tests a targeted, industry-focused approach.
Where this research is happening
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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Al-Dahir, Sara Abdul Sattar — Xavier University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Al-Dahir, Sara Abdul Sattar
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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.