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Examining the Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Health Outcomes of Critically Ill Children and Their Families: A Pilot Study

  • Research team: Principal investigator Karla Abela, PhD, RN, CCRN, CPN. Co-investigators Bibek Bista, MBBS, MPH; Areeba Makhdoom, MD; Wenyaw Chan, PhD; and Darlene Acorda, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC.
  • Funding sponsor: Dean’s Research Award
  • Overview: This study’s goal is to find patterns in the connections between social determinants of health, demographic factors, and health outcomes for children and families who are seriously ill.
  • Budget: $10,000
  • Project period: November 2024- November 2025