Improving preventive care recommendations for veterans
Redesigning Preventive Care Recommendations for Diverse Populations of Veterans
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION · NIH-11091608
This study is working to create better health check-up guidelines just for veterans, so they can get the right preventive care, like lung cancer screenings and blood pressure treatments, based on their specific health needs and risks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11091608 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to redesign preventive care guidelines specifically for veterans by considering their unique health risks and life expectancy. It focuses on creating tailored recommendations that can better identify individuals who would benefit most from preventive measures, such as lung cancer screenings and blood pressure treatments. By addressing the disparities in current guidelines, the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness of preventive care for diverse veteran populations. The approach involves analyzing various factors to optimize care decisions and improve public health outcomes within the Veterans Affairs system.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include veterans who may have unique health risks or conditions that are not adequately addressed by standard preventive care guidelines.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or do not have conditions relevant to the preventive care measures being studied may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective preventive care strategies that significantly improve health outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored healthcare recommendations can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective for veterans as well.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CAVERLY, TANNER J — VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
- Study coordinator: CAVERLY, TANNER J
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.
Conditions: cardiac disease prevention, cardiovascular disease prevention