Improving pain management for older adults using personalized patient profiles
Enhancing Geriatric Pain Care with Contextual Patient Generated Profiles
This study is all about helping older adults, especially veterans, manage their pain better by creating personalized profiles that reflect their unique experiences, so they can receive more effective and tailored treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11312738 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing pain care for older adults, particularly those aged 65 and over, by developing personalized profiles based on patient-generated data. The approach aims to create a comprehensive understanding of each patient's unique pain experience, which will guide more effective treatment strategies. By prioritizing the content of these profiles and evaluating their usability, the research seeks to improve patient-centered care and address the challenges of chronic pain management in geriatric populations. The study is particularly relevant for veterans who often face complex pain issues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above, particularly those experiencing chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those without chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and personalized pain management strategies for older adults, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using patient-generated data to improve care, suggesting that this innovative approach could yield significant benefits.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Butler, Jorie Michaela — VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Butler, Jorie Michaela
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.