Improving rehabilitation for older adults in nursing facilities
Advancing Rehabilitation Paradigms for Older Adults in Skilled Nursing Facilities
This study is testing a stronger exercise program to help older adults recover better and faster after hospital stays, so they can return home sooner and feel stronger during their time in 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-11090668 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, which has shown promise in improving physical function and increasing the likelihood of patients returning to their homes. By evaluating the effectiveness of this approach across multiple facilities, the study seeks to address the inadequacies of current low-intensity rehabilitation practices. The goal is to optimize recovery outcomes and reduce the length of stay in these facilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and over who have recently been hospitalized 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 function and higher rates of older adults returning to their homes after rehabilitation.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that high-intensity rehabilitation approaches can significantly improve outcomes for older adults, suggesting that this study builds on established findings.
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.