Training child health researchers in multilingual methods
Short Course in Multilingual Research Methods
This study is creating a friendly training program for child health researchers to help them better connect with children and families who speak different languages, making sure everyone can take part in important health studies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a short-term education program aimed at equipping child health researchers with the necessary skills to effectively recruit and engage children and families who have limited English proficiency. The program includes a 3-day virtual workshop that provides hands-on training with medical interpreters, insights into the cultural aspects of language, and practical exercises in creating multilingual research materials. Additionally, monthly webinars will address ongoing challenges and solutions in conducting multilingual research, ensuring that diverse populations are included in child health studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years from families with limited English proficiency.
Not a fit: Patients who are proficient in English or come from English-speaking families may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more inclusive child health research, improving health outcomes for children from non-English speaking families.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of training researchers in multilingual methods is innovative, similar educational initiatives have shown promise in enhancing inclusivity in research.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yun, Katherine M — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Yun, Katherine M
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.