Understanding how social factors affect children's health in school clinics
Informatics Resources for Social Determinants of Health in School-Based Health Centers
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY · NIH-10916191
This study is looking at how things like where kids live and their family situation affect asthma in children, and it aims to help school health centers use this information to give better care to kids aged 0-18.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10916191 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social determinants of health (SDoH) on childhood asthma within school-based health centers (SBHCs). It aims to develop an informatics resource that helps SBHC providers access and utilize SDoH information to better support pediatric patients. By systematically screening families for SDoH, the project seeks to identify barriers and facilitators in gathering this crucial information, ultimately enhancing the care provided to children. The focus is on improving health outcomes for children aged 0-18 by addressing the environmental factors that influence their health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-18 who receive care at school-based health centers and may be affected by asthma.
Not a fit: Patients who do not attend school-based health centers or those outside the age range of 0-18 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for children with asthma by ensuring they receive comprehensive care that considers their social and environmental contexts.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing social determinants of health in clinical settings, making this approach promising yet innovative in the context of school-based health centers.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY — Nashville, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BORKOWSKI, VERA — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: BORKOWSKI, VERA
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.