Improving guidelines for preventing viral infections in nursing homes based on COVID-19 experiences
Developing improved guidelines for nursing home-associated viral respiratory infections: Learning from the COVID-19 experience
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA · NIH-10906057
This study is looking at how nursing homes can keep residents healthier and safer from viral infections, like COVID-19, by learning from their experiences and responses during the pandemic, so they can create better guidelines for the future.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10906057 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how nursing homes can better manage and prevent viral respiratory infections, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It aims to analyze data from nursing homes in Missouri to understand their responses to COVID-19 and how these responses affected resident health and well-being. By using a longitudinal mixed-methods approach, the study will gather insights from both quantitative data and qualitative experiences of nursing home staff and residents. The ultimate goal is to develop improved guidelines that can enhance the safety and health outcomes for nursing home residents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents, particularly those with multiple health conditions or frailty.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in nursing homes or those who do not have respiratory vulnerabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better infection control practices in nursing homes, ultimately reducing the incidence of respiratory infections among residents.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that analyzing responses to infectious outbreaks can lead to significant improvements in healthcare practices, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: VOGELSMEIER, AMY ANN — UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: VOGELSMEIER, AMY ANN
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.