Improving non-institutional care for Veterans and their caregivers
Official title: Home Excellence Research and Outcomes Center to Advance, Redefine and Evaluate Non-institutional Caregiving (HERO CARE)
Funded at South Texas Veterans Health Care System · NIH-11000574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help Veterans and their caregivers get the right care they need at home, so they can make smart choices about their health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | South Texas Veterans Health Care System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | September 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 2I50HX002767-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000574 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who require non-institutional care and their family or friend caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are currently receiving institutional care or do not have caregivers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the delivery of non-institutional care for Veterans by developing data-driven approaches that involve both Veterans and their caregivers. It focuses on identifying which Veterans can benefit most from specific services, addressing the gaps in current treatment delivery systems. By utilizing a chronic care model, the project seeks to create a comprehensive framework for evaluating and disseminating best practices in care. The ultimate goal is to empower Veterans, caregivers, and healthcare providers to make informed decisions about care services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support and outcomes for both Veterans and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving caregiver support and Veteran outcomes through similar data-driven approaches.
Where this research is happening
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South Texas Veterans Health Care System
San Antonio, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leykum, Luci — South Texas Veterans Health Care System
- Study coordinator: Leykum, Luci
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.