Understanding how cultural diversity and family health history affect patient care
Assessing Impact of Cultural Diversity and Family Health History
This study is looking at how family health history affects medical care and how different cultures might make it easier or harder for people to share this important information with their doctors, so we can create a better way for everyone to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061631 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of family health history (FHH) in genomic medicine, focusing on how cultural diversity influences patients' willingness to share this critical information with healthcare providers. It aims to identify barriers that prevent patients from completing FHH intake forms, such as cultural factors, gender, age differences, and literacy levels. By developing a new care delivery model called 'Genomic medicine Risk Assessment Care for Everyone' (GRACE), the project seeks to create a scalable solution for integrating FHH into clinical practice, ultimately improving patient care and risk assessment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds who may have varying levels of awareness about their family health history.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a family history of hereditary conditions or those who are not interested in genomic medicine may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the identification of hereditary conditions and improve personalized healthcare for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating family health history into clinical practice can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Orlando, Lori Ann — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Orlando, Lori Ann
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.