Examining hospice care disparities in nursing homes for elderly patients
Official title: Health Disparities in Hospice in Nursing Homes
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10912788 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how different groups of elderly people in nursing homes, especially those from racial and ethnic minorities, experience hospice care, aiming to understand why some don’t enroll in hospice and how the care they receive can be improved, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 23, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $655,106 |
| NIH project number | 5R01NR020601-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912788 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include elderly nursing home residents, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds who may be facing disparities in hospice care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in nursing homes or those who do not require hospice care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the disparities in hospice care among elderly residents in nursing homes, particularly focusing on racial and ethnic minorities. It aims to understand the factors that contribute to low hospice enrollment rates and the quality of end-of-life care provided. By utilizing a mixed methods approach, the study will analyze existing data and conduct interviews to gather insights on the experiences of nursing home residents and their families. The research will also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospice use and care outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to hospice care and better end-of-life experiences for elderly patients in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated disparities in hospice care, but this study aims to provide new insights into the specific impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on these disparities.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stone, Patricia W. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Stone, Patricia W.
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.