Improving pain management practices in community living centers for veterans
Applying Positive Deviance Methods to Harness Optimal Practices for Effective Pain Management in Community Living Centers
This study is all about finding better ways to help veterans living in Community Living Centers manage their pain, by figuring out which centers do the best job and sharing helpful strategies that work for those with complex health needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934527 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing pain management for veterans residing in Community Living Centers (CLCs) by developing new measures that accurately reflect the effectiveness of pain management practices. It aims to identify CLCs that excel in managing pain, particularly for residents with complex health needs. The approach involves analyzing successful pain management strategies and implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to the unique challenges faced by these facilities. The research will utilize a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to gather comprehensive insights.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans living in Community Living Centers who experience chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in Community Living Centers or do not experience chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management practices, significantly enhancing the quality of life for veterans in community living centers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar research has shown promise in improving pain management practices in other healthcare settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Bedford, United States
- Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital — Bedford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pimentel, Camilla Benedicto — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Pimentel, Camilla Benedicto
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.