Improving care for older adult trauma patients in Tanzania
Official title: PROTECT-Wazee: Improving care for older adult trauma patients in Tanzania: guideline adaptation for low -resource setting
Funded at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre · NIH-11139117 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create better care guidelines for older adults who have experienced trauma, specifically in places like Tanzania where resources may be limited, so that local healthcare providers can offer the best support and improve recovery for these patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moshi, TANZANIA U REP) |
| Project start | June 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $181,938 |
| NIH project number | 1R21TW013139-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11139117 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults over 60 years of age who have experienced trauma and are receiving care in low-resource healthcare settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 60 years or those receiving care in high-resource settings may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt existing clinical practice guidelines for managing trauma in older adults to better fit the needs of low-resource settings like Tanzania. By focusing on the unique challenges faced by older trauma patients, the project will develop a guideline that is culturally appropriate and feasible for local healthcare providers. The approach involves assessing current practices and outcomes at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center and tailoring recommendations to improve care for older adults. This initiative seeks to enhance the quality of trauma care and ultimately improve recovery outcomes for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and functional outcomes for older adult trauma patients in low-resource settings.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that adapting clinical guidelines to local contexts can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Moshi, Tanzania U Rep Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shayo, Frida Mungubariki — Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
- Study coordinator: Shayo, Frida Mungubariki
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.