Improving end-of-life care for veterans in nursing homes
Improving Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans Receiving Hospice in Community Nursing Homes
This study is all about making sure veterans in nursing homes get the best possible care during their final days, by finding out what affects the quality of that care and working with families and staff to make improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Boston Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11056754 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of end-of-life care provided to veterans receiving hospice services in community nursing homes. It aims to identify the factors that contribute to variations in care quality and to develop interventions that can improve these services. By analyzing feedback from family members and assessing care practices, the study seeks to ensure that veterans receive the highest standard of hospice care in their preferred settings. The research will involve collaboration with various nursing homes to gather data and implement improvements.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are receiving hospice care in community nursing homes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those receiving hospice care at home or in VA Community Living Centers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significantly improved end-of-life care experiences for veterans and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can improve the quality of hospice care, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- VA Boston Health Care System — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wachterman, Melissa — VA Boston Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Wachterman, Melissa
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.