Tracking injuries related to farming in the Central States.
Surveillance of Agricultural Injuries in the Central States Regions
This study is looking at farming injuries in the Central States to understand what causes them and how to keep farmers safer, and it involves working with local farms and healthcare providers to gather important information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175953 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on monitoring and analyzing agricultural injuries occurring in the Central States region. By collecting data on these incidents, the project aims to identify patterns and risk factors associated with farming-related injuries. The methodology involves collaboration with local agricultural organizations and healthcare providers to gather comprehensive information. This data will help inform safety practices and preventive measures in the agricultural community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include agricultural workers and farmers in the Central States region.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in agricultural work or live outside the Central States region may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols and reduced injury rates among agricultural workers.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be existing research on agricultural safety, this specific surveillance approach is novel and aims to fill gaps in current data.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rautiainen, Risto Heikki — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rautiainen, Risto Heikki
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.