Nurses in primary care and their impact on patient outcomes in COPD and chronic disease
Official title: The Roles, Contributions, and Patient Outcomes Associated with Registered Nurses in Primary Care
Funded at Emory University · NIH-11434118 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research project looks at how registered nurses in primary care affect care for adults with chronic diseases, including COPD.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $533,605 |
| NIH project number | 1R01NR022327-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11434118 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older receiving primary care, particularly those with COPD or other chronic conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in clinics with minimal RN involvement or limited resources may see little to no benefit.
What this research studies
This project will explore how registered nurses in primary care settings contribute to better patient care for adults with chronic diseases like COPD. It will examine nurses’ roles in care coordination, patient education, and follow-up after hospital discharge, and how these activities influence patient outcomes. The study will collect information from diverse primary care clinics to understand how RN-led practices affect access to care and overall health management for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide primary care teams on optimizing nurse-led strategies to improve COPD control and chronic disease management.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work suggests RN-led care can improve coordination and outcomes, but this project will provide context within primary care for COPD and chronic disease.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nikpour, Jacqueline a. — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Nikpour, Jacqueline a.
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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.