Health Care Access Interventions for Taxi Drivers
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of providing the usual health fair service and follow-up alone plus additional interventions of Navigation Case Management (NCM) or mobile text messaging (mTECH) and Taxi health Improvement Promoter (TIP). The addition of NCM or mTECH and TIP to the usual follow-up could prove to be more effective in finding the best way to make sure taxi drivers go to important medical appointments and have a regular doctor to help with their health problems. This study will help researchers find out whether the different approaches are better, the same as, or worse than the usual approach.In the event that participants are unable to meet in person for biometric measurements, staff will accept their self-reported weight, blood pressure, and waist circumference over the phone. Staff may mail blood pressure machines (to participants who did not receive them at baseline), scales, and measuring tapes to participants to assist in the completion of self-reported biometric measures. Along with supplies, participants may also receive a letter asking for the confirmation of supply receipt.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on health care access rather than medication changes.
Is participating in health care access interventions for taxi drivers safe?
How does the treatment 'Questionnaires' differ from other treatments for health care access in taxi drivers?
The treatment 'Questionnaires' is unique because it focuses on assessing and understanding the health status and health promotion practices of taxi drivers, who often have low insurance coverage and limited access to health care. Unlike traditional medical treatments, this approach aims to identify barriers to health care access and promote health awareness among this underserved population.13567
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Questionnaires for improving health care access for taxi drivers?
Research shows that interventions combining transportation support with other services like counseling and care coordination can improve health outcomes, such as better management of chronic diseases and increased health care access. This suggests that similar multi-component approaches, like using questionnaires to identify and address barriers, could be effective for taxi drivers.368910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Francesca Gany, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for male taxi drivers aged 21-85 in NYC who speak English, Bengali, Urdu, Spanish, or French. They must own a cell phone capable of texting and lack a regular doctor. Participants should not have had an annual physical outside of work requirements within the last year and plan to stay in NYC for at least one more year.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Health Fair
Participants attend a health fair to receive standard services and initial assessments
Intervention
Participants receive Navigation Case Management (NCM) or Taxi Health Improvement Promoters (TIP) interventions, including follow-up calls and health promotion reminders
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the establishment of a primary care provider and other health outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Questionnaires
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
SOUTH ASIAN COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
Collaborator