Training scientists to improve care for disabilities and chronic conditions

Learning Health systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD) Research Education Core

NIH-funded research Brown University · NIH-11004347

This study is all about helping scientists learn new skills so they can provide better care for patients with disabilities and long-term health issues, by pairing them with experienced mentors who will guide them along the way.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionBrown University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Providence, United States)
Project IDNIH-11004347 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing the skills of scientists who will work within health systems to enhance care for patients with disabilities and chronic conditions. The program includes mentorship and training experiences, where scientists will be matched with academic and health system mentors to address specific training needs. Through structured training plans and assessments, the initiative aims to improve the competencies of these scientists, ultimately leading to better patient care and outcomes in the health systems involved.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions who receive care from participating health systems.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have disabilities or chronic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies for patients with disabilities and chronic conditions.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its focus on training scientists within health systems, similar educational initiatives have shown promise in enhancing healthcare delivery.

Where this research is happening

Providence, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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