SAEMF: Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant

The Geriatric Emergency Medicine Research Catalyst Grant, made possible by Michelle Blanda, MD, aims to enhance emergency care for older patients by providing $10,000 over a one-year period starting July 1. The grant supports research leading to improved outcomes and quality of life for older patients in emergency settings. It encourages the pursuit of additional funding sources to further these goals. Proposals should focus on strategies for improving diagnosis, management, and outcomes of emergent conditions in older adults. Specific areas of interest include geriatric trauma, medication-related complications, geriatric syndromes, elder abuse, pain management, palliative care, and reducing hospital readmissions through innovative methods like telemedicine. The grant also emphasizes the importance of effective communication within healthcare teams and between caregivers and improving end-of-life care in emergency situations. Awardees are expected to measure and reproduce their findings, present at the SAEM Annual Meeting, and publish their research, demonstrating a tangible advancement in geriatric emergency medicine.