Improving rehabilitation for older adults in nursing facilities
Advancing Rehabilitation Paradigms for Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities
This study is testing a new exercise program to help older adults recover better after hospital stays, making it easier for them to regain strength and return home from skilled nursing facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897145 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation methods for older adults who have experienced hospital stays and require recovery in skilled nursing facilities. It aims to implement a high-intensity resistance rehabilitation program to address the physical decline that often follows hospitalization. By evaluating the effectiveness of this approach across multiple facilities, the study seeks to improve physical function and increase the rates at which patients can return to their homes. The methodology includes assessing patient outcomes and the processes involved in rehabilitation to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the intervention's impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and over who are recovering from a hospital stay and require rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who do not require rehabilitation after hospitalization may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical recovery and higher rates of discharge to home for older adults after hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that high-intensity rehabilitation approaches can significantly improve outcomes for older adults, indicating a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer E. — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer E.
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.