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Effect of intensive case management on utilization of health services and quality of life in Sickle Cell patients with prolonged and frequent hospitalizations. (Archived Project)
Investigator (PI):	Rana, Sohail R
Performing Organization (PO):	(Current): Howard University, College of Medicine
Supporting Agency (SA):	Aetna, Inc.
Initial Year:	1998
Final Year:	2001
Award Type:	Grant
Abstract:	$376,823 to Howard University College of Medicine to study the effect of intensive case management on utilization of health services and quality of life in sickle cell patients with prolonged and frequent hospitalizations. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder affecting more than 70,000 Americans. As a result, it is an excellent marker to study how services and care can be organized and provided for individuals with chronic conditions. The goal of this study is to develop and implement an intensive disease-oriented, case-managed model and to monitor and analyze outcomes.
MeSH Terms:	Anemia, Sickle Cell /physiopathology /psychology /therapy Case Management /organization & administration /standards Health Services * Hospitalization Humans Length of Stay * Quality of Life United States
Keywords:	research support, non-U.S. Gov't
Country:	United States
State:	District of Columbia
Zip Code:	20059
UI:	97300850
Project Status:	Archived