Helping homeless veterans reduce emergency care use through personalized coaching
Using Data Analytics and Targeted Whole Health Coaching to Reduce Frequent Utilization of Acute Care among Homeless Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS · NIH-11054560
This study is helping homeless veterans who often need emergency care by providing them with friendly coaching that focuses on their personal goals, so they can feel better and rely less on emergency services.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11054560 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on homeless veterans who frequently use acute care services, aiming to reduce their reliance on these services through targeted whole health coaching. By utilizing data analytics, the program identifies high-need veterans and employs Peer Specialists to engage them in supportive care. The coaching approach emphasizes the veterans' personal values and goals, which helps to reduce stigma and increase their participation in necessary services. The ultimate goal is to improve their overall well-being and decrease the financial burden on the healthcare system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are homeless veterans who frequently utilize acute care services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not homeless or do not frequently use acute care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced emergency care visits for homeless veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that personalized coaching and engagement strategies can effectively reduce healthcare utilization among high-need populations.
Where this research is happening
PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS — PALO ALTO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BLONIGEN, DANIEL MICHAEL — VETERANS ADMIN PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYS
- Study coordinator: BLONIGEN, DANIEL MICHAEL
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.