Improving care for Veterans with obesity and chronic conditions
HSR&D Senior Research Career Scientist Award
This study is looking at how to improve health and care for Veterans who are dealing with obesity and other ongoing health issues, to find out which programs work best for them and help create better care options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Durham VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10942075 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health and healthcare outcomes for Veterans suffering from obesity and multiple chronic conditions. Led by Dr. Matthew Maciejewski, the project evaluates existing programs and policies through quasi-experimental comparative effectiveness research to determine their impact on patient care. The goal is to identify which Veterans benefit most from these interventions and to develop effective population-based care models. By analyzing data and outcomes, the research aims to provide insights that can lead to improved healthcare strategies for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are dealing with obesity or multiple chronic health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have obesity or chronic conditions may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better healthcare strategies and improved health outcomes for Veterans with obesity and chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving care models for similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Durham VA Medical Center — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maciejewski, Matthew L — Durham VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Maciejewski, Matthew L
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.