Improving long-term care services for veterans
Helping VA optimize its long-term care services
This study is looking at how to improve home and community care for veterans aged 65 and older, so they can get the support they need where they feel most comfortable, and it will help find ways to make that care better and more accessible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934513 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing long-term care services for veterans aged 65 and older by optimizing home and community-based services (HCBS). It aims to understand the barriers that prevent the VA from shifting more resources from institutional care to HCBS, which allows veterans to receive care in their preferred settings. The study will analyze various factors, including patient needs, local healthcare market conditions, and the availability of informal caregivers, to identify effective strategies for improving care delivery. By examining these elements, the research seeks to provide actionable insights for better service provision.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who may require long-term care services.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not require long-term care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to long-term care services for veterans, allowing them to receive care in more comfortable and familiar environments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in optimizing home and community-based services in other health systems, indicating potential for similar advancements in the VA context.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jacobs, Josephine — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Jacobs, Josephine
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.