Improving palliative care for older adults in emergency situations
Primary Palliative Care for Emergency Medicine
This study is looking at how to make emergency care better for older adults with serious health issues by starting palliative care conversations right in the emergency room, so they get the support they need and can focus on what matters most to them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10415053 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing palliative care for older adults who visit emergency departments, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions. It aims to improve care coordination and align treatment plans with the patients' goals, especially during critical moments in their health journey. The approach includes initiating palliative care consultations in the emergency setting to better address the needs of seriously ill older adults. By evaluating the impact of these consultations, the research seeks to improve the quality of life for patients and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, particularly those aged 65 and above, who have multiple chronic illnesses and may require emergency medical care.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those without significant chronic health issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better quality of life and more appropriate care for older adults facing serious health challenges.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar approaches in improving palliative care outcomes for older adults in emergency settings.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldfeld, Keith — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Goldfeld, Keith
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.