Developing better care systems for older adults with serious illnesses
Advanced-Stage Development of a Geriatric Palliative Care Research Infrastructure
This study is all about finding better ways to support older adults with chronic illnesses and their families by improving how care is provided, making it easier to manage symptoms, communicate, and coordinate care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10828905 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving palliative care for older adults facing chronic illnesses by establishing a robust research infrastructure. It aims to address the challenges of symptom management, communication, and care coordination for elderly patients and their families. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the project seeks to enhance the quality of care and support for older adults, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions. The research will involve evaluating existing care systems and developing new strategies to better meet the needs of this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing chronic illnesses, particularly those with multiple health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or do not have chronic illnesses may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life and care for older adults with serious illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving palliative care approaches for older adults, indicating that this infrastructure development could build on established findings.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aldridge, Melissa Diane — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Aldridge, Melissa Diane
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 below.