Understanding the link between emotional well-being and financial stress in patients
Emotional Well-Being and Economic Burden Research Network
This study is looking at how the costs of managing health issues can impact your feelings and emotional health, and it’s designed for anyone dealing with the stress of medical bills and lost work time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10806190 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the economic burden of managing illnesses affects patients' emotional well-being. It aims to explore the relationship between financial stress, such as medical costs and productivity losses, and emotional health outcomes. By establishing the Emotional Well-Being and Economic Burden Research Network, the project will bring together experts from various fields to address these issues and develop strategies to alleviate the emotional toll of financial hardships on patients. The research will involve data collection and analysis to better understand these connections and inform future interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are managing chronic illnesses and experiencing financial burdens related to their care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently facing financial difficulties related to their health care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support systems for patients facing financial stress due to illness, enhancing their emotional well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated that understanding the interplay between financial stress and emotional health can lead to meaningful improvements in patient care, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pisu, Maria — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Pisu, Maria
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.