Improving healthcare safety and quality for Veterans
Research Career Scientist Award
This study is all about finding better ways to use important research to improve healthcare for Veterans, so they can receive safer and higher-quality care from their doctors and nurses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11091676 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing clinical care and patient outcomes for Veterans by investigating how to effectively implement important research findings into everyday clinical practice. Led by Dr. Sarah Krein, the project employs a combination of qualitative methods and mixed methods research to explore patient safety practices and healthcare quality. The goal is to collaborate with healthcare teams to identify and apply evidence-based strategies that improve care delivery and outcomes for patients. By understanding the barriers and facilitators to implementing these practices, the research aims to create safer and more effective healthcare environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans receiving care within the VA healthcare system.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Veterans or those receiving care outside the VA healthcare system may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in the safety and quality of care provided to Veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in implementing patient safety practices has shown promising results, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- Veterans Health Administration — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krein, Sarah — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Krein, Sarah
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.