Coordinating efforts to improve nursing home care
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at University of California-Irvine · NIH-11118996 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together different teams and projects to make nursing homes better for residents by improving communication and sharing resources, so everyone can work together to provide the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California-Irvine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Irvine, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $224,122 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AI172725-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11118996 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are residents of nursing homes and their families who are seeking enhanced care and support services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in nursing homes or do not have a connection to nursing home care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the organizational framework for a collaborative program aimed at improving outcomes in nursing homes. It involves coordinating multiple projects and teams to ensure effective communication, resource sharing, and quality monitoring. The Administrative Core will facilitate regular meetings, track progress, and manage ethical approvals, all while liaising with public health groups to support nursing home initiatives. By fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, the goal is to achieve better care and outcomes for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care quality and outcomes for nursing home residents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that coordinated efforts in healthcare settings can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California-Irvine
Irvine, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Susan S. — University of California-Irvine
- Study coordinator: Huang, Susan S.
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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.