Improving access to specialty care for Veterans with severe organ diseases
Optimizing Specialty Care Access for Veterans with End-Stage Organ Diseases
This study is looking at what stops Veterans with serious organ diseases from getting the specialist care they need, so we can find better ways to help them access important treatments and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10928792 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the barriers that prevent Veterans with end-stage organ diseases, such as advanced chronic kidney disease and decompensated cirrhosis, from receiving timely specialty care. It aims to identify patient, provider, and system-level factors that influence referrals to specialists and transplant evaluations. By analyzing these factors, the research seeks to develop targeted strategies to enhance access to necessary medical care, which is crucial for improving health outcomes for these patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with advanced chronic kidney disease or decompensated cirrhosis who may benefit from specialty care and potential transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients with stable organ function who do not require specialty care or those without a diagnosis of end-stage organ diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to life-saving specialty care for Veterans suffering from severe organ diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving access to specialty care can lead to better health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Adams, Megan Adkins — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Adams, Megan Adkins
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.