Improving care quality and safety in long-term care facilities
Official title: Implementing decision support for long term care
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10936248 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make life better and safer for people with dementia living in long-term care facilities by trying out new tools that help staff make better decisions, so they can provide the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $449,999 |
| NIH project number | 1R18HS030071-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936248 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with dementia who reside in long-term care facilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in long-term care facilities or do not have dementia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the quality of care and safety in long-term care facilities, particularly for individuals living with dementia. It focuses on implementing decision support technologies that have been effective in other healthcare settings to address the unique challenges faced in long-term care. The study will involve characterizing the specific needs of these facilities, testing two prototypes of decision support tools, and evaluating their impact on staff practices and patient outcomes. By integrating these technologies, the research seeks to reduce preventable incidents and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce preventable falls and hospitalizations among residents in long-term care facilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that decision support technologies can improve care quality in hospital and primary care settings, but their effectiveness in long-term care is still being explored.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ozkaynak, Mustafa — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Ozkaynak, Mustafa
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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.