Improving virtual care options for Veterans
Official title: Advancing Decisions about Virtual Service Encounters (ADViSE)
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-10854084 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Veterans and their doctors make better choices about virtual healthcare by creating a handy tool that gives personalized information on the benefits and costs of different care options, making sure it fits what Veterans really need and want.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I01HX003724-01A2 |
| Project ID | NIH-10854084 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans seeking Primary Care services who are interested in virtual care options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have access to virtual care technologies or prefer in-person visits may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for Veterans and their Primary Care physicians regarding virtual care options. By providing personalized information about the benefits and costs of different Primary Care modalities, the project aims to align healthcare encounters with the specific needs and preferences of Veterans. The approach involves developing an interactive tool that delivers tailored insights, ultimately aiming to improve healthcare outcomes and experiences for Veterans. The research is closely tied to the strategic priorities of the Veterans Health Administration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare outcomes for Veterans by optimizing their use of virtual care options.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in improving patient outcomes through personalized healthcare approaches, making this a promising area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kullgren, Jeffrey — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Kullgren, Jeffrey
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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.