A digital tool to assess caregiving networks for older adults with dementia
CareNet, An Interactive Digital Tool to Assess Informal Caregiving Networks of Older Adults with Dementia
This study is creating a friendly digital tool to help understand how family and friends support older adults with dementia, so we can see how these relationships affect everyone’s well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914299 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop an interactive digital tool that evaluates the informal caregiving networks of older adults suffering from dementia. By focusing on the social dynamics among multiple caregivers, the project seeks to understand how these interactions influence the well-being of both caregivers and the individuals they care for. The tool will utilize an egocentric social network approach, allowing caregivers to provide insights into their experiences and the support they receive from their networks. This innovative assessment will help identify the complexities of caregiving relationships and their impact on health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with dementia and their informal caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or those who are not involved in informal caregiving may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the support systems for caregivers and improve the quality of care for older adults with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using social network approaches to understand caregiving dynamics, indicating that this method is promising.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Song, Mi-Kyung — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Song, Mi-Kyung
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.