OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FUNCTION ACROSS THE AGING CONTINUUM: PCORI’S FUNDING PORTFOLIO AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES
2024

Optimizing Health for Older Adults

Sample size: 63 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Akinbami Yewande, Majid Tabassum, Audley John, Arora Neeraj

Primary Institution: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Hypothesis

How can research optimize the physical and mental functioning of older adults?

Conclusion

PCORI has funded numerous projects aimed at improving the health of older adults through targeted research.

Supporting Evidence

  • PCORI launched a $50 million funding announcement on Healthy Aging in 2021.
  • The project identifies 12 focused topic themes for promoting the health of older adults.
  • PCORI has funded 63 projects totaling $323 million aimed at older adult health.

Takeaway

This study looks at how to help older people stay healthy and manage their illnesses better.

Methodology

Synthesis of PCORI's portfolio of funded work and presentation of a conceptual framework for Healthy Aging.

Participant Demographics

Older adults with varying health conditions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1463

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