Age-Friendly, Digital Care for Older Adults in Clínica Geriatrics
Official title: An Age-Friendly Learning Healthcare System: A Transformative Digital Solution for Geriatrics Clinics
Funded at Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah · NIH-11577602 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A health IT tool for older adults that helps get care more aligned with what matters to them, using data from patients and the electronic record.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2026 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $248,956 |
| NIH project number | 4R33HS029982-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11577602 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults aged 65 and older receiving outpatient geriatrics care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to participating clinics or whose needs fall outside age-friendly geriatrics focus may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project aims to build and test digital tools in outpatient geriatrics clinics to support age-friendly care. It uses patient-generated data and electronic health records to provide point-of-care guidance focused on what matters, medications, mentation, and mobility. The goal is to generate evidence that helps clinicians deliver personalized, value-driven care for people 65 and older.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more tailored, safer, and easier-to-manage care that aligns with their goals.
How similar studies have gone: Previous age-friendly care initiatives show promise when integrated with data-driven decision support, but this exact digital approach is being tested.
Where this research is happening
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Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butler, Jorie Michaela — Utah State Higher Education System--University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Butler, Jorie Michaela
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.