Improving outpatient antibiotic therapy for veterans
Official title: Ensuring Safe and Effective Delivery of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy for Veterans
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10950296 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making outpatient antibiotic treatment safer and easier for veterans and their caregivers by finding out what challenges they face at home and working with healthcare providers to improve their care.
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 start | December 1, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003691-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10950296 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who require outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy and their caregivers involved in the treatment process.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or do not require outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and effectiveness of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for veterans. It aims to identify the challenges faced by veterans and their caregivers when managing OPAT at home, including monitoring and coordination of care. By evaluating current practices and developing strategies to improve care delivery, the research seeks to ensure that veterans receive the necessary support and resources for successful treatment. The study will involve collaboration with healthcare providers to address variability in care and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective outpatient antibiotic treatments for veterans, reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: This research builds on previous findings in antimicrobial stewardship but aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of OPAT delivery, making it a novel approach in this specific context.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrod, Molly — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Harrod, Molly
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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.