Telehealth Support for Adolescent Sexual Assault Care
PROJECT 2: Penn State University's Translational Center for Child Maltreatment Studies (TCCMS)
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE · NIH-11142962
This project aims to bring expert care to adolescent survivors of sexual assault in rural and underserved areas using telehealth technology.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11142962 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Adolescents who experience sexual assault need specialized, compassionate care to help them heal and seek justice. Many areas, especially rural ones, lack enough trained forensic healthcare specialists. The SAFE-T program uses telehealth to connect local nurses and patients with expert sexual assault nurse examiners (teleSANEs) 24/7. This ensures that patients receive the best possible care, proper evidence collection, and a supportive experience during their examination. This project specifically looks at how the SAFE-T model impacts the quality of care, access to services, and the overall well-being of adolescent survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adolescents who have experienced sexual assault, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, are the focus of this program.
Not a fit: This program is specifically designed for adolescent survivors of sexual assault and would not directly benefit individuals with other health conditions or those outside this age group.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide better, more accessible, and more compassionate care for adolescent survivors of sexual assault, helping them heal and achieve justice.
How similar studies have performed: Telehealth has shown promise in expanding access to specialized medical care, and this project applies that approach to forensic healthcare for sexual assault survivors.
Where this research is happening
UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES
- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE — UNIVERSITY PARK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MIYAMOTO, SHERIDAN — PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
- Study coordinator: MIYAMOTO, SHERIDAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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