BAYADA Home Health Care is partnering with the University of Washington to analyze home health care practices, funded by a $310,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health.
According to a news release, the study aims to enhance care by identifying how different practices, such as the mix and intensity of visits, affect health outcomes across various client groups.
The research will analyze non-identifiable client data from 2020 to 2025 to gain insights into how home health care services can be optimized. The end goal is to identify the mix and amount of home health care services that are most effective for an individual's needs.
The study will explore key questions, including:
- How does the number and type of visits impact a client's outcomes?
- What is the most effective "visit mix" of care services for different patient populations, such as those with heart failure or stroke?
- Does "front-loading" visits—delivering a higher number of visits at the start of care—improve outcomes?