Comparing hospital care for elderly patients in different countries
Official title: Comparing hospitalization rates, outcomes, and treatment intensity for elderly patients across OECD countries
Funded at Harvard Medical School · NIH-10808936 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how often older adults go to the hospital and how well they do after treatment in different countries, hoping to find ways to improve healthcare for seniors everywhere.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $501,110 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG058878-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10808936 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals, particularly those with acute health conditions or comorbidities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or do not have significant health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how hospitalization rates, treatment intensity, and outcomes for elderly patients vary across countries in the OECD. By analyzing data from various healthcare systems, the study aims to identify factors that contribute to differences in health outcomes for older adults. The research will focus on understanding the impact of healthcare spending and resource allocation on the health of senior citizens, particularly in the context of acute conditions. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to improved healthcare policies and practices tailored to the needs of the elderly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced healthcare strategies that improve outcomes for elderly patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown varying outcomes in healthcare systems, suggesting that this comparative approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard Medical School
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Landon, Bruce E. — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Landon, Bruce E.
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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.