NIH Reporter #5R33AG078523-04

NIH Grant for Elder Mistreatment Screening Tool Adaptation and Evaluation in Primary Care

This opportunity from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the NIH, seeks proposals to improve detection of elder mistreatment in primary care settings. - Government Buyer: - National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; the opportunity is open to schools of public health and similar organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to adapt, conduct a multisite randomized controlled trial, and evaluate elder mistreatment screening tools for use in primary care - Project titled 'Detection of Elder mistreatment Through Emergency Care Technicians - Revised for Primary Care (DETECT-RPC)' - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on research, adaptation, and clinical trial phases - Emphasis on improving early detection of elder abuse to reduce morbidity and mortality - Multisite randomized controlled efficacy trial - Targeted for primary care environments - Estimated contract value: approximately $1.5 million - No specific product part numbers or quantities; the scope is research and evaluation

Description

This NIH grant opportunity focuses on adapting and evaluating elder mistreatment screening tools specifically for primary care settings. The project involves a multisite randomized controlled efficacy trial to improve early detection of elder abuse, aiming to reduce associated morbidity and mortality. Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the project spans from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with a total budget of approximately $1.5 million. The research includes multiple phases such as adaptation, clinical trial, and evaluation of screening tools.

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