Maximizing Home Health Aide Support for Veterans and their Caregivers

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

This project aims to understand how veterans and their families navigate the current home health aide system and identify practical ways to make access smoother. The plan includes engaging stakeholders to map barriers at individual, organizational, and policy levels, then developing multi-level interventions. The work leverages mentorship and training in process improvement, implementation science, and trial design to turn findings into actionable strategies. The ultimate goal is to strengthen Veterans’ support networks and enable aging in place with reliable HHA care.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• James J Peters VA Medical Center
  Bronx, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Franzosa, Emily C. — James J Peters VA Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Franzosa, Emily C.

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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