How adding nurse practitioners and physician assistants affects surgical care for elderly patients
Effects of integration of advanced practice providers into surgical group practice
This study is looking at how having nurse practitioners and physician assistants work alongside surgeons can help older patients get better care and recover more safely after surgery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11002657 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the integration of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) into surgical practices can improve care for elderly patients, who are at high risk for complications after surgery. The study will analyze national Medicare data to assess the impact of this model on patient access to surgical care and overall surgical outcomes. By examining both the benefits and potential drawbacks of this approach, the research aims to provide insights into how to enhance care coordination and efficiency in surgical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly patients who are scheduled for major surgical procedures and are covered by Medicare.
Not a fit: Patients who are not elderly or those who do not require surgical intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced complications for elderly patients undergoing major surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating advanced practice providers can enhance patient care in various medical settings, suggesting potential success for this approach in surgical practices.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ellimoottil, Chandy Skaria — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Ellimoottil, Chandy Skaria
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.