Identifying risk factors for older adults' time at home after hospital stays
Official title: Predicting and Identifying Risk Factors for Short Time at Home in Older Adults after Hospitalization
Funded at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged · NIH-10689235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older adults recover after being in the hospital and what makes some of them go back to the hospital sooner than others, so we can find ways to help them stay healthy and happy at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $160,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R03AG078894-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10689235 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those who are frail and have recently been hospitalized or are transitioning to skilled nursing facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 21 years old or those who do not have a history of hospitalization may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the critical period following hospitalization for older adults, focusing on their recovery and time spent at home. It aims to identify risk factors that contribute to short durations at home after discharge, particularly for those transitioning to skilled nursing facilities. By analyzing factors such as frailty, delirium, and depression, the study seeks to develop tools that can predict which patients are at higher risk for re-hospitalization. The ultimate goal is to inform interventions that can enhance recovery and improve the quality of life for older adults.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies that help older adults spend more time at home and reduce hospital readmissions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that identifying risk factors for older adults can lead to significant improvements in rehabilitation outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shi, Sandra — Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
- Study coordinator: Shi, Sandra
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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.