Improving healthcare quality and patient experience for women Veterans
Official title: HSR&D Merit Review Research Career Scientist (RCS) Award (IK6)
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-11258395 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different aspects of healthcare organizations can improve the quality of care and experiences for women Veterans, and it aims to find better ways to put helpful practices into action to make their healthcare even better.
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 start | October 1, 2019 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6HX002836-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11258395 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women Veterans seeking improved healthcare services and experiences.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Veterans or who do not identify as women may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how organizational factors in healthcare affect the quality of care and patient experiences, particularly for women Veterans. It aims to integrate knowledge about these factors with advanced strategies for implementing evidence-based practices. By engaging multiple stakeholders, including healthcare providers and policy partners, the research seeks to enhance the delivery of care and improve health outcomes. The project includes evaluating care quality in primary care and women's health, with a strong emphasis on implementation science to accelerate research impacts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the quality of healthcare services provided to women Veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare delivery through similar stakeholder engagement and implementation strategies.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yano, Elizabeth M — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Yano, Elizabeth M
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.