Training clinicians to prevent injuries in older adults
Official title: Mentoring Patient-Oriented Research to Prevent Injury in Older Adults
Funded at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged · NIH-10989900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to keep older adults safe from falls and injuries, so they can improve care for seniors and make sure they stay healthy and active.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2020 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $120,823 |
| NIH project number | 5K24AG070106-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10989900 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are frail older adults, particularly those at risk of unintentional injuries such as falls.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not elderly or do not have conditions related to aging or frailty may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the shortage of clinicians trained in geriatric care and patient-oriented research, particularly in preventing unintentional injuries among frail, older adults. The project aims to mentor early-career investigators in aging research while conducting high-quality studies on injury prevention. By leveraging existing research on injurious falls, the initiative seeks to enhance the skills of new researchers and improve health outcomes for older adults. The approach includes formal training in implementation science and leadership to better equip mentors and trainees.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in accidental injuries among older adults, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in training clinicians in geriatric principles and injury prevention, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berry, Sarah Dyer — Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for Aged
- Study coordinator: Berry, Sarah Dyer
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.