Examining the quality of nursing home care for elderly patients
Official title: Disparities in the Quality of Nursing Home Care
Funded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · NIH-11076686 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different groups of elderly people, especially those with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, experience nursing home care, and it aims to find ways to improve that care for everyone, no matter their background.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts Institute of Technology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $601,004 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG082871-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11076686 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include elderly patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the quality of nursing home care, focusing on disparities experienced by different groups of elderly patients, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. It aims to document the extent of these disparities and understand the factors contributing to them, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and health conditions. The study will utilize existing data to evaluate the impact of potential policy interventions aimed at improving care quality. By analyzing the quality of care received by various demographic groups, the research seeks to enhance the overall well-being of elderly patients in nursing homes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nursing home care quality for vulnerable populations, enhancing the health and well-being of elderly patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted disparities in nursing home care quality, indicating that this area of investigation is both relevant and necessary for improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Finkelstein, Amy N. — Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Study coordinator: Finkelstein, Amy N.
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.