Understanding rehabilitation after stroke for Medicare patients
Official title: Characterizing longitudinal post-acute rehabilitation utilization and outcomes during the first year after stroke in Medicare beneficiaries
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10936749 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people on Medicare use rehab services after a stroke in their first year of recovery, aiming to find ways to improve their care and support based on their experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $137,970 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HD115543-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936749 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Medicare beneficiaries who have experienced a stroke and are undergoing rehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not had a stroke or are not Medicare beneficiaries may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Medicare beneficiaries utilize rehabilitation services after experiencing a stroke, focusing on their experiences during the first year of recovery. The project aims to identify variations in care and outcomes by analyzing data and applying machine learning techniques. By understanding these patterns, the research seeks to improve the quality and continuity of rehabilitation services for stroke survivors. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to better care strategies and support systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance rehabilitation services for stroke survivors, leading to improved recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving rehabilitation services after stroke can significantly enhance patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: French, Margaret — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: French, Margaret
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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.