The e-SINCERE Study

Enhanced Digital Access to Bridge Social Needs and Reduce Health Disparities: The e-SINCERE Study

The e-SINCERE study will evaluate whether providing stable cell phones and digital navigation assistance helps patients overcome ICT barriers and connect more successfully with community services. The study will begin with patients in the UHealth ED, with additional sites added in the future, and will involve working with community service providers and policy leaders to refine and implement the intervention. Findings from this study may guide the development of future programs and policies to improve access to services for patients facing economic and technological barriers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Community Advisory Board Members

Health system, governmental, and community service stakeholders

Able to understand English

Adult (> 18 years)

- General screening population:

Any patient who completes the SINCERE screener.

Able to understand or read English or Spanish.

- Survey study inclusion criteria:

Any patient who completes the SINCERE screener who has connected with 211 for service outreach

Able to understand or read English or Spanish.

Adult (> 18 years)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those unable to communicate verbally in English or Spanish
• Those living in nursing facilities, or those who are not otherwise responsible for self-care