- Name and contact information of the applicant organization
- Project title: Epidemiologic Cohort Study of Interstitial Cystitis
- Project objectives:
1. Follow a cohort of interstitial cystitis (IC) patients over time
2. Define the demographic and clinical patterns of IC
3. Document the impact of IC on the health of affected people
4. Translate scientific knowledge on IC to support public health action
- Description of the project: The project aims to conduct an epidemiologic cohort study of interstitial cystitis, tracking a group of IC patients over a period to understand the patterns and impact of the disease on their health. It also includes translating scientific knowledge gathered from previous studies to support public health actions, including strategies to improve quality of life for patients, provider awareness and education, and medical and self-management of IC. The project will strengthen clinical, community, and public health linkages, especially for groups disproportionately impacted by IC.
- Target population: Interstitial cystitis (IC) patients
- Expected outcomes: The study will provide comprehensive demographic and clinical data on IC patients, documenting the impact of the disease on their health. The translated scientific knowledge will support public health actions for improving the quality of life of IC patients, enhancing provider awareness and education, and promoting effective medical and self-management strategies. The project will also strengthen clinical, community, and public health linkages, with a particular focus on marginalized groups affected by IC.
- Budget details: Provide a detailed budget including expenses for research staff, data collection and analysis, translation efforts, dissemination of findings, and any other relevant costs.
- Project timeline: Outline the planned timeline for the project, including specific milestones and deliverables.
- Evaluation plan: Describe how the success of the project will be measured and evaluated, including the methods for collecting and analyzing data, as well as the proposed outcome measures.
- Partnerships and collaborations: Provide information on any existing partnerships or collaborations with other organizations or institutions for the proposed project.
- Sustainability plan: Describe how the project outcomes will be sustained beyond the grant period, including plans for future funding, dissemination of findings, and long-term impact on public health actions related to IC.
- Applicant qualifications: Provide information on the expertise and experience of the applicant organization in conducting epidemiologic cohort studies and translating scientific knowledge into public health actions. Include relevant publications, previous research projects, and any other relevant qualifications.
