Improving health for older adults living with HIV
Data science and epidemiology to improve health of people with HIV
This study is looking at how to help older adults with HIV stay healthier by figuring out why they go to the hospital and using that information to create a tool that can predict and prevent future hospital visits, ultimately aiming to improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085642 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health outcomes of older adults living with HIV by analyzing hospitalization trends and causes. It aims to develop a data-driven algorithm that identifies the reasons for hospitalizations among this population, which can help in understanding their healthcare needs better. By combining clinical data, comorbid conditions, and social factors, the study seeks to create a risk score that can predict hospitalization risks and guide interventions to improve patient health. The ultimate goal is to reduce hospitalizations and enhance the quality of life for older individuals with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are living with HIV and may be experiencing comorbid health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health management strategies that reduce hospitalizations and enhance the quality of life for older adults living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using data-driven approaches to improve health outcomes in chronic disease management, suggesting potential for this study's approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Napravnik, Sonia — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Napravnik, Sonia
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.