Improving healthcare delivery for older adults

Center for Improving Care Delivery for the Aging (CICADA)

NIH-funded research University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10912775

This study is all about improving healthcare for older Americans, especially those from minority backgrounds, by finding better ways to listen to their needs and experiences, while also helping new researchers learn how to make a difference in this area.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Pennsylvania NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Philadelphia, United States)
Project IDNIH-10912775 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery systems for older Americans, especially those from minority backgrounds. It aims to develop new methods and infrastructure that support both quantitative and qualitative research in health services. By centering the voices of underserved communities, the project seeks to address complex factors affecting the health and wellbeing of older adults. The initiative also provides training and resources for emerging scientists to become effective researchers in this field.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, especially those from minority backgrounds, who may face barriers in accessing quality healthcare.

Not a fit: Patients who are younger or do not identify as part of a minority group may not receive direct benefits from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater independence for older adults, particularly those from marginalized communities.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare delivery for aging populations, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Where this research is happening

Philadelphia, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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