Research Projects
Research Highlights
Solutions for Increased Adoption of Patient Portal Shared Access: A Human-Centered Design Approach Using the Double Diamond Model
December 3, 2025
Drawing on frameworks and principles rooted in human-centered design (HCD), the research team conducted an evaluation of a multisite quality improvement study designed to increase the awareness and adoption of shared access to patient portals for older adults and their care partners.
Use of Paid Family Care in the Community: National Trends Among Older Adults With Functional Impairment, 2011–2022
September 1, 2025
A substantial subgroup of older Medicare beneficiaries received paid family care between 2011 and 2022. Especially given direct care workforce shortages, evidence-based expansion of models of paid family care is an important approach to meet the care needs of older adults living in the community
Managed Long-Term Services and Supports and Caregiving Among Dually Enrolled Older Adults
August 21, 2025
This cross-sectional study found increases in the percentage of older dual enrollees receiving assistance in the community and residing in areas with MLTSS program presence, with persistent heavy reliance on unpaid family caregivers.
Measurement, drivers, and outcomes of patient-initiated secure messaging use and intensity: a scoping review
August 10, 2025
Patient-initiated messaging use has been variably measured, with notable gaps in our understanding of the role of organization-level factors.
Evolution of shared care networks by race and ethnicity: findings from the National Health and Aging Trends Study
August 7, 2025
Findings underscore the complexity of caregiving networks and inform strategies to improve collaboration and reduce role ambiguity among role-sharing caregivers.
Key Objectives
The Center’s research focuses on four key objectives:
Domain #1: Strengthening the direct care workforce
Domain #2: Supporting family caregivers
Domain #3: Advancing evidence-based rehabilitative care and long-term service and supports (LTSS)
Domain #4: Promoting person- and family-centered systems of care and financing
Annual Reports
To browse research projects by year, please refer to our annual reports.
National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS)
The National Health and Aging Trends Study analyzes disability trends and trajectories in older people in order to reduce disability, maximize functioning, and enhance older adults' quality of life. Jen Schrack is the MPI and Maureen Skehan, MSPH '11, documents and disseminates research data.
