Improving healthcare for women Veterans
HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award
This study is looking at how women Veterans use healthcare and make decisions about their health, with the goal of improving services just for them and making sure they get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10976419 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare services for women Veterans by investigating their healthcare utilization and decision-making processes. It aims to implement gender-specific care for high-priority health conditions and improve retention within the VA women's health workforce. The approach includes training and mentoring on evidence-based quality improvement strategies, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders to drive local healthcare changes. The research employs qualitative and ethnographic methods to ensure rapid and relevant outcomes for policy and practice.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women Veterans seeking tailored healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or do not identify as women may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare experiences and outcomes for women Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing gender-tailored healthcare approaches, indicating a promising avenue for this work.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamilton, Alison B. — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Hamilton, Alison B.
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.