Understanding parents' experiences when seeking emergency care for injured children with special health care needs
Experiences of Parents Seeking Emergency Care for Injured Children with Special Health Care Needs
This study is looking to understand how parents and caregivers feel when they take their children with special health needs, like Autism or Asthma, to the emergency room after an injury, so we can find ways to make their care better and easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10953800 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences of parents and caregivers when they seek emergency care for children with special health care needs, such as Autism or Asthma, who have sustained injuries. By conducting interviews and collecting demographic data, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to poor care quality and hospital complications. The goal is to understand how the care process can be improved from the family perspective, addressing barriers that may affect the outcomes of injured children. This qualitative approach will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by families during emergency situations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or caregivers of children aged 0-11 years with special health care needs who have experienced an injury requiring emergency care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have special health care needs or who have not experienced an injury requiring emergency care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency care protocols for children with special health care needs, ultimately enhancing their health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into emergency care for children, this specific focus on the family perspective of care for children with special health care needs is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lillvis, Denise Finley — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Lillvis, Denise Finley
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.