Improving care quality and safety for Veterans

HSR&D Senior Research Career Scientist Award

NIH-funded research VA Boston Health Care System · NIH-11193518

This study is all about improving healthcare for Veterans by training and supporting new leaders in the field, and it looks at how community care can help Veterans stay healthier and safer.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionVA Boston Health Care System NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Boston, United States)
Project IDNIH-11193518 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare provided to Veterans through dedicated leadership and mentorship. It aims to evaluate the impact of community care on Veterans' health outcomes and to advance the measurement of patient safety and quality. The project involves mentoring junior faculty and staff, aligning research goals with the evolving priorities of the VA, and contributing to national activities that improve Veteran care. By fostering collaborations and conducting evaluations, the research seeks to address the specific needs of the Veteran population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans receiving care through the VA healthcare system.

Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or do not receive care through the VA may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the healthcare quality and safety experienced by Veterans.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare outcomes for Veterans through similar community care evaluations.

Where this research is happening

Boston, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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