Using mobile text messages to improve care coordination for mental health services
A Mobile Text Approach to Measurement and Feedback for Wraparound Care Coordination
This study is testing a new mobile app called SMART-Wrap that helps improve communication and coordination of care for kids and teens with serious emotional challenges, making it easier for families and caregivers to work together for better mental health support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | 3-C Institute for Social Development NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11068805 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a mobile application called SMART-Wrap, which uses text messaging to enhance the coordination of care for children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders. By integrating feedback and measurement-based care into everyday service settings, the application aims to improve communication among caregivers and service providers. The project involves collaboration with experts and families to ensure the app meets the needs of those involved in the Wraparound service model, which is designed to address complex mental health challenges. Through this innovative approach, the research seeks to streamline care delivery and improve outcomes for youth receiving mental health services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing serious emotional disorders and are involved in the Wraparound service model.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to the Wraparound service model or who are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better coordinated mental health care for children and adolescents, resulting in improved treatment outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can effectively improve care coordination and patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- 3-C Institute for Social Development — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Derosier, Melissa E. — 3-C Institute for Social Development
- Study coordinator: Derosier, Melissa E.
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.