Evaluating the need for hospital-level care at home for veterans
Official title: Hospital In Home: Evaluating Need and Readiness for Implementation (HENRI)
Funded at Veterans Affairs, United States Department of · NIH-11006237 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into a program that lets veterans receive hospital-level care right at home, to see how well it works and what might help or hinder its use, all with the goal of making healthcare more accessible and effective for those who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Affairs, United States Department of NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canandaigua, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003277-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006237 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who require acute-level care but may benefit from receiving treatment at home.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not require acute-level care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the Hospital In Home (HIH) program, which provides acute-level hospital care in the comfort of patients' homes. It aims to assess the need for such programs and the readiness for their implementation, focusing on understanding barriers and facilitators to adoption. By gathering data on patient experiences and outcomes, the research seeks to improve access to care for veterans and enhance the effectiveness of home-based healthcare services. The study will also explore how HIH can be a viable alternative to traditional hospital admissions, especially in light of recent healthcare challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to high-quality healthcare for veterans, reducing the need for hospital stays.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementations of similar home-based care models have shown positive outcomes in patient safety and satisfaction, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Affairs, United States Department of
Canandaigua, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Intrator, Orna K. — Veterans Affairs, United States Department of
- Study coordinator: Intrator, Orna K.
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.