Understanding the experiences of children with complex medical needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Patient Journey for Children with Medical Complexity during Pandemic Era andits implications.

NIH-funded research The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology · NIH-10515047

This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way children with complex medical needs receive care, and it wants to hear from families, doctors, and the kids themselves to find ways to make their healthcare better.

Quick facts

Grant typeR15 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionThe Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Hoboken, United States)
Project IDNIH-10515047 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the care journey of children with medical complexity (CMC). It aims to gather insights from various stakeholders involved in CMC care, including healthcare providers, caregivers, and the patients themselves. By employing qualitative and quantitative methods, the study will analyze the challenges faced during the pandemic and identify areas for improvement in care delivery. The findings will inform strategies to enhance the healthcare experience for these vulnerable children and their families.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-21 with complex medical needs who have experienced care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not a fit: Patients without complex medical needs or those who did not receive care during the pandemic may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and support systems for children with complex medical needs.

How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research into the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery, this specific focus on children with medical complexity is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

Hoboken, 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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