Improving care for older adults by measuring their health outcomes
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Core
This study is all about improving healthcare for older adults with multiple health issues by helping them and their caregivers share what matters most to them, so their care can be more personalized and focused on their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892970 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing primary care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions by using patient-reported outcomes (PROs) to better align healthcare with what patients value. It aims to create a system that allows older adults and their caregivers to share their preferences and monitor their quality of life and functional abilities. The project will utilize established expertise in measuring health outcomes to develop tools that can be integrated into primary care settings, ensuring that patient feedback is routinely collected and used to inform care decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with multiple chronic conditions and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or do not have multiple chronic conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective healthcare for older adults, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using patient-reported outcomes to improve care in similar populations, indicating that this approach is both promising and tested.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cella, David — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Cella, David
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.