A tool to improve care by understanding what residents want in long-term care facilities
Official title: A Novel Tool for Integrating Resident Preferences for Improving Service Delivery and Satisfaction in Long-term Care Settings
Funded at Linked Senior, INC. · NIH-10921352 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new digital tool called ComPASS™ that helps nursing home and assisted living staff understand and respect what residents prefer in their daily lives, aiming to make everyone happier with the care they receive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Linked Senior, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | July 5, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $275,621 |
| NIH project number | 1R41NR021462-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10921352 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living in nursing homes or assisted living communities who have specific preferences regarding their care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residing in long-term care facilities or those who do not have the capacity to express their preferences may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a digital tool called ComPASS™ that integrates the preferences of residents in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. By utilizing a validated questionnaire known as the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI), the tool will help staff understand and honor the individual preferences of residents, which can lead to improved satisfaction with care. The study will focus on five key areas of daily life, including social contact and personal development, to ensure that care is tailored to each resident's needs. The ultimate goal is to enhance both resident satisfaction and staff job satisfaction in these environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of care and satisfaction for residents in long-term care facilities.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary research has indicated a significant need for tools like ComPASS™, suggesting that similar approaches have shown promise in improving care delivery.
Where this research is happening
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Linked Senior, INC.
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sterns, Anthony — Linked Senior, INC.
- Study coordinator: Sterns, Anthony
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.