Training nurses to address social factors affecting health
Official title: Nurse LEADS: Training in Nurse-LEd models of care ADdressing the Social Determinants of Health
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10846922 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping nurses learn new skills to better understand and tackle the social factors that affect people's health, so they can create better care solutions for communities facing health challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $198,596 |
| NIH project number | 1T32NR021171-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846922 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing or healthcare and are committed to addressing health inequities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in nursing or healthcare careers may not directly benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training nurse scientists to effectively address Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), which significantly impact population health and contribute to health inequities. The Nurse LEADS program aims to recruit and support diverse pre- and postdoctoral trainees, equipping them with essential skills in digital health, advanced analytics, and engagement science. By enhancing the capabilities of nurses, the program seeks to develop innovative nurse-led care models that can better serve communities affected by health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower nurses to lead initiatives that significantly improve health equity and outcomes for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that training healthcare professionals to address social determinants can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gonzalez-Guarda, Rosa Maria — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Gonzalez-Guarda, Rosa Maria
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.