Improving healthcare practices for veterans
Official title: HSR&D Research Career Scientist Award
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10898680 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to deliver healthcare to veterans, especially in light of challenges from COVID-19, so that you can receive improved care and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX003765-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10898680 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans receiving care through the VHA, particularly those affected by COVID-19 or other chronic health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not receive care through the VHA may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery and implementation strategies within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Led by Dr. A. Rani Elwy, the project aims to develop and integrate effective health services that can improve patient outcomes, particularly in areas impacted by COVID-19 and other health conditions. The approach involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that findings are translated into actionable policies and practices that benefit veterans. Patients may see improvements in the quality of care they receive as a result of this work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare practices that enhance the quality of care for veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in health services delivery has shown success in improving patient outcomes through similar implementation strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elwy, Anashua Rani — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Elwy, Anashua Rani
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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.