Improving healthcare quality for women Veterans
HSR&D Merit Review Research Career Scientist (RCS) Award (IK6)
This study is looking at how different aspects of healthcare organizations impact the quality of care and experiences for women Veterans, with the goal of finding better ways to provide care and improve health outcomes for them.
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-11302670 on NIH RePORTER |
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 and patient experiences in primary care and women's health delivery models.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women Veterans seeking healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or who 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 quality and experiences for women Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving healthcare delivery through similar stakeholder engagement and implementation strategies.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- 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 below.