Improving end-of-life care for veterans in nursing homes
Official title: Improving Quality of End-of-Life Care for Veterans Receiving Hospice in Community Nursing Homes
Funded at VA Boston Health Care System · NIH-11056754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | March 1, 2024 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003744-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11056754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are receiving hospice care in community nursing homes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those receiving hospice care at home or in VA Community Living Centers may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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.