Training to enhance care for people with disabilities and chronic conditions
Official title: Learning Health systems training to improve Disability and chronic condition care (LeaHD)
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11004323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make rehabilitation and long-term care better and more accessible for people with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who haven't had the best support in the past.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $973,548 |
| NIH project number | 5P30HS029756-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with disabilities or multiple chronic conditions, particularly those from underserved communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have disabilities or chronic conditions may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving access to and quality of rehabilitation and long-term services for individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions. It aims to address existing inequities in healthcare by implementing a Learning Health Systems approach, which integrates knowledge and best practices into everyday care. The initiative will create a training center that builds on previous successful efforts to enhance rehabilitation services, particularly for underserved populations. By fostering innovation and improvement in care delivery, the project seeks to better support individuals facing these challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation services and better health outcomes for individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using Learning Health Systems approaches to improve healthcare delivery and reduce disparities, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Resnik, Linda J. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Resnik, Linda J.
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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.