Improving health care for older adults with functional disabilities
Health Care Use After Functional Disability: Opportunities to Improve the Care of Older Adults
This study looks at how difficulties with daily activities impact older adults' use of health care services, especially focusing on how Medicare Advantage plans can better support those who need extra help.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10854742 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how functional disabilities affect the health care usage of older adults, focusing on the challenges they face in receiving adequate support. It aims to understand the complex relationship between disability and health care needs, particularly how these factors influence hospitalizations and care patterns. By examining the role of Medicare Advantage plans and their supplemental benefits, the research seeks to identify opportunities for better support for older adults who require assistance with daily activities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing functional disabilities that affect their daily living activities.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger or do not have functional disabilities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health care services and support systems for older adults with functional disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing functional disabilities can significantly improve health care outcomes for older adults, indicating a promising avenue for this investigation.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ankuda, Claire Kathryn — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Ankuda, Claire Kathryn
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.