Understanding infection risks in home health care patients and their caregivers
Disparities in Infection in Home Health and Patients/Caregivers' Perceptions (Dis-Infection in HHC)
This study is looking at how home health care can sometimes lead to infections, especially for people who might not have easy access to healthcare, and it wants to understand what makes it harder for them to stay healthy at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909147 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) among patients receiving home health care (HHC), particularly focusing on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals. It aims to understand how factors like limited access to healthcare resources and poor living conditions contribute to infection risks. The study will utilize a mixed methods approach over five years, examining infection events and infection prevention practices from the perspectives of both patients and their informal caregivers. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to identify barriers to effective infection control in HHC settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include home health care patients, particularly those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds, and their informal caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive home health care services or those who are not at risk for healthcare-associated infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved infection prevention strategies for vulnerable home health care patients, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While limited studies have explored infection risks in home health care, this research aims to build on previous findings and address gaps, making it a novel approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shang, Jingjing — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Shang, Jingjing
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.