Understanding how to maintain effective home visiting programs for new parents

Examining the role of implementation strategies in sustaining evidence-based interventions in home visiting

NIH-funded research Northwestern University at Chicago · NIH-10886317

This study is looking at how to keep helpful programs, like the 'Mothers and Babies' program that helps prevent depression during and after pregnancy, running strong in home visiting services for new and expecting parents in New Mexico and Rhode Island, by talking to everyone involved to see what works best.

Quick facts

Grant typeR21 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNorthwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chicago, United States)
Project IDNIH-10886317 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how to effectively sustain evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in home visiting programs that support pregnant and parenting individuals. It focuses on the 'Mothers and Babies' program, which aims to prevent perinatal depression. The study will collect data from home visiting programs in New Mexico and Rhode Island to assess how well these programs maintain their effectiveness over time. Additionally, it will gather insights from program managers, staff, and clients to understand the factors that contribute to successful implementation and sustainment of these interventions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals and new parents participating in home visiting programs.

Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in home visiting programs or who are not pregnant or new parents may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved long-term support for new parents, reducing the risk of perinatal depression.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective implementation strategies can enhance the sustainability of evidence-based interventions, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Chicago, 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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