Understanding how to better care for older adults with traumatic brain injury
Validating an Administrative Claims Based Case Definition for Traumatic Brain Injury
This study is looking at how older adults who have had a traumatic brain injury get the care they need, so we can better understand their unique health challenges and improve the support they receive after leaving the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10904790 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the unique clinical care needs of older adults who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI). By analyzing Medicare claims data alongside other health resources, the study aims to identify the short-term and long-term healthcare pathways and outcomes for this population. The goal is to improve understanding of how TBI affects older adults differently compared to younger individuals, ultimately leading to better care recommendations. This approach seeks to fill gaps in existing knowledge about healthcare utilization and needs after hospital discharge.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and over who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who have not sustained a traumatic brain injury may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved clinical care guidelines specifically tailored for older adults with traumatic brain injury.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has successfully utilized Medicare data to improve understanding of healthcare needs in other medical fields, suggesting potential for success in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kumar, Raj Gopalan — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Kumar, Raj Gopalan
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.