Improving care for Veterans in nursing homes
Official title: HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10976422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure Veterans in nursing homes get the best care possible by finding and fixing any gaps in their treatment, so they can live healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2021 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003398-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10976422 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans residing in Community Living Centers who may be experiencing inadequate care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or those living outside of Community Living Centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care provided to Veterans living in Community Living Centers (CLCs), which are nursing homes specifically for Veterans. Dr. Christine W. Hartmann, a senior health services researcher, collaborates with VA operational partners to identify gaps in care quality and implement effective solutions. The research aims to translate findings into practice rapidly, ensuring that vulnerable Veterans receive the best possible care. By addressing the variability in care quality across CLCs, this work seeks to improve health outcomes for those with multiple chronic conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality of care and health outcomes for Veterans in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving care quality in similar settings, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartmann, Christine W — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hartmann, Christine W
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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.