Understanding how well Veterans follow guidelines for treating airway diseases.
Official title: Understanding uptake of and adherence to clinical practice guidelines for airway disease among patients cared for in the Veterans Health Administration
Funded at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System · NIH-10995675 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well Veterans with breathing problems like asthma and COPD follow the care guidelines their doctors recommend, and it aims to find out what makes it easier or harder for doctors to stick to these guidelines so that Veterans can get better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01HX003939-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10995675 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with asthma or COPD who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without a diagnosis of airway diseases or those not receiving care within the Veterans Health Administration may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Veterans with airway diseases, such as asthma and COPD, adhere to clinical practice guidelines in their care. It aims to identify factors that influence adherence to these guidelines, which are crucial for effective management of their conditions. By analyzing data from the Veterans Health Administration, the study seeks to understand the barriers that clinicians face in following updated guidelines, especially in busy primary care settings. The findings could help improve care delivery for Veterans suffering from these chronic diseases.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of airway diseases among Veterans, enhancing their quality of life and reducing health complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving adherence to clinical guidelines can significantly enhance patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buhr, Russell Glen — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Buhr, Russell Glen
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.