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.
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