Project Grant R01AG102618
- Federal Grant Award Summary The National Institute on Aging (CFDA 93.866, Aging Research program) awarded The University of Iowa a Project Grant of $427,625 effective September 18, 2025, with completion scheduled for August 31, 2027. The award supports research investigating the relationship between cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein dysfunction and vascular endothelial function with aging. The research will utilize a novel mouse model with endothelial-specific...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded The University of Chicago $597,239 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to support investigation of inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) utilization and outcomes for older adult patients with and without Alzheimer's disease or other dementias (ADRD). The research examines comparative value and appropriateness of care delivery across post-acute care settings, specifically comparing higher-cost IRF care—which provides acute...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Miami University $314,640 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to examine how state-level nurse practitioner scope of practice regulations affect staffing patterns and resident outcomes in nursing homes. The research employs sequential explanatory mixed methods across three aims: determining how changes to state NP scope of practice regulations affect NP staffing patterns in nursing homes; examining the effect of different...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded the University of Iowa $462,341 under Project Grant R21AG089275 on May 1, 2026 to develop an age-friendly hospital-to-home transition intervention using systems engineering and human-centered design. The award funds Stage 0 and 1A research to create the ARRIVE-AT-HOME intervention, which integrates elements of age-friendly care—including assessment of what matters to the older person, medication management, mobility, and cognitive status—into the...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded $676,587 to Weill Medical College of Cornell University on February 15, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to conduct a mixed-methods study examining the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties (CMPs) in enhancing nursing home quality of care. The research analyzes whether CMPs serve as effective deterrents against substandard care or inadvertently worsen care deficiencies by imposing financial strain on facilities. Aim 1 explores the...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Brown University $192,177 under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) on March 3, 2026, to conduct research estimating the effects of Medicare Advantage on health outcomes and nursing home care quality among long-stay residents aged 65 or older. The project addresses a gap in evidence regarding Medicare Advantage's impact on nursing home residents as MA enrollment among long-stay residents has risen from 13.3 percent in 2011 to 31.5 percent in 2021. The...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded the University of Pennsylvania $825,128 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to identify drivers of variation in home health outcomes and clarify how differences in care processes contribute to disparities in patient outcomes across demographic groups. The project will develop group-specific process and outcome measures to assess variations in care by patient grouping, addressing gaps in current Medicare quality metrics that...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Texas State University $414,820 on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to conduct a mixed-methods study examining the relationship between nursing staff work scheduling intensity and quality of care and turnover in nursing homes. The project, titled "Nursing Staff Work Scheduling Intensity: Effects on Turnover and Quality in Nursing Homes (WIN-TQ)," will use national longitudinal nursing home datasets from...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded Emory University $535,656 for a project grant on September 1, 2026, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866). The project, titled "Understand the Determinants and Quality Implications of Agency Staff Use in Nursing Homes: A Mixed Methods Study," examines how temporary staffing agencies impact resident outcomes and continuity of care across nursing homes. The study links payroll-based journal staffing data with national Medicare and resident...
- The National Institute on Aging awarded the University of Washington $777,500 on September 15, 2025, under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) to conduct quantitative and qualitative research on interfacility transfers of older adults from emergency departments to other hospitals. The project will characterize outcomes and adverse events among transferred older adults using statewide administrative claims data, explore the experiences of older adults and care partners during transfer, and...
The National Institute on Aging awarded The University of Iowa $499,024 under the Aging Research program (CFDA 93.866) on September 2, 2026, to conduct a mixed-methods study examining pathways to sustained quality improvements in nursing homes that participated in the Special Focus Facility program. The research employs quasi-experimental methods using resident-level data from 2011–2023 to assess whether Special Focus Facility participation is associated with sustained improvements in health deficiency citations, resident outcomes, facility finances, and staffing. The study includes three specific aims: examining changes in health deficiency citations following SFF participation and identifying facilities with sustained improvement versus regression; assessing associations between SFF participation and resident outcomes; and exploring why some nursing homes maintain improvements after program completion while others experience declines. Qualitative interviews with state agencies and nursing home staff will provide insight into organizational practices, implementation approaches, and factors associated with sustained improvements. The University of Iowa, a state public research institution headquartered in Iowa City, serves as the recipient. Performance takes place in Iowa City, Iowa. The project period runs from September 2, 2026, through June 30, 2030.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $0 | 9/2/26 | ||
| Not listed | $499.0k | 9/1/26 |