Understanding health care transitions for youth with mental and developmental disorders
Health care transition utilization and outcomes for youth with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · NIH-11084428
This study looks at how teenagers and young adults with mental health challenges move from children's health care to adult health care, focusing on the difficulties they encounter and how health policies affect their well-being, with the goal of finding ways to improve their access to better care during this important time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11084428 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how adolescents and young adults with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders transition from pediatric to adult health care systems. It aims to identify the challenges they face in accessing care and the impact of health policies on their mental health outcomes. By analyzing a unique dataset that links national health care utilization data with mental health outcomes, the study will evaluate the effectiveness of mental health policies in improving care access and quality during this critical transition period. The findings could inform strategies to enhance health care services for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 25 with mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 25 or do not have mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care access and better mental health outcomes for youth transitioning to adult care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that health care transition policies can significantly impact access to care and health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WISK, LAUREN ELISABETH — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
- Study coordinator: WISK, LAUREN ELISABETH
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.
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