Improving care for Veterans at risk of infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Official title: HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital · NIH-10976432 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders stay healthy by finding better ways to prevent infections from tough germs, and it includes creating helpful resources for doctors and tracking health outcomes to improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hines, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003156-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10976432 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders who are at risk for infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have spinal cord injuries or disorders may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving health services for Veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders (SCI/D) who are at a higher risk for infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). The approach includes developing educational toolkits for clinicians, monitoring infection risks, and creating a registry to track health outcomes in this vulnerable population. The research aims to enhance the understanding of modifiable risk factors and improve patient care through collaboration with healthcare providers across the country.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and management of infections in Veterans, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving care for similar patient populations, particularly in the context of infection prevention and management.
Where this research is happening
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Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
Hines, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Evans, Charlesnika T — Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
- Study coordinator: Evans, Charlesnika T
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.