De-intensifying Unnecessary Medications in VA Residents

Project: De-intensifying Unnecessary Medications in VA CLC Residents Nearing End of Life

Grant Number: VA HSR&D IIR 14-306

Advance understanding of current variation across VA nursing homes in implementation of recommendations issued by geriatric groups to avoid intense treatment for lipid, blood pressure, and glycemic control in residents with limited life expectancy and/or advanced dementia, and effects on Veteran outcomes.

Role

Co-Investigator

Key Collaborator

PI: Thorpe, CT

Duration

05/01/2016-06/30/2021