Improving home health aide services for older veterans
Official title: Maximizing the Value of VA Homemaker/Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Services to Veterans, Caregivers and VA: Supporting Older Veterans’ Pathways to Stable H/HHA Care
Funded at James J Peters VA Medical Center · NIH-10880233 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to make home health aide services better and easier for older veterans so they can stay in their own homes as they age, and it aims to find out what challenges they face in getting the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James J Peters VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5IK2HX003334-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10880233 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older veterans who require assistance with daily activities and are currently using or seeking home health aide services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or those who do not require home health aide services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the availability and effectiveness of home health aide (HHA) services for older veterans, aiming to support their desire to age in place. It investigates the challenges veterans face in accessing stable HHA care, which is crucial for their health and well-being. By engaging various stakeholders, the research seeks to identify barriers and develop multi-level interventions that can improve the delivery of HHA services. The approach includes a combination of qualitative research and process improvement strategies to create actionable solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced caregiver burden for older veterans receiving home health aide services.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving access to home health aide services can significantly enhance the quality of life for older adults, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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James J Peters VA Medical Center
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Franzosa, Emily C. — James J Peters VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Franzosa, Emily C.
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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.