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Project Number: | IK2RX002826-01A2 |
| Title: | Optimizing Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Patients with Neurogenic Bladder through Improved Knowledge of Provider Practice and Patient-reported Outcomes |
| Principal Investigator: | Margaret Fitzpatrick |
| Location: | Hines, IL |
| Congressional District Code: | 7 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2020 - December 2024 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $293,456 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,317,230 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Project Summary/Abstract Chronic neurologic injuries and diseases such as spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD) often cause chronic bladder dysfunction termed `neurogenic bladder' (NB). Over 400,000 people are estimated to be living with NB in the U.S. The VA provides a significant amount of services for these patient populations, due to its unique focus on coordinated, lifelong care for Veterans with complex, chronic disabling conditions. Urin... |