Better Incontinence Support for Families Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
Improving Incontinence Support for Family Caregivers and Persons Living with Dementia
This project aims to understand how to best support families caring for a loved one with dementia who also experiences urinary incontinence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11176024 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many families care for loved ones with dementia and urinary incontinence at home, but often lack the necessary tools and support to manage this challenging situation. This work seeks to gather insights into the experiences, challenges, and preferences of both family caregivers and persons living with dementia regarding incontinence care. By understanding their unique needs, the project aims to lay the groundwork for developing better solutions and interventions. The ultimate goal is to help caregivers provide dignified and safe care, allowing loved ones to stay at home longer.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research would be family caregivers of persons living with dementia who also experience urinary incontinence, as well as the persons living with dementia themselves.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or urinary incontinence, or those not cared for by family members at home, would not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new tools and resources that help family caregivers manage urinary incontinence for their loved ones with dementia, improving quality of life and potentially delaying institutionalization.
How similar studies have performed: This project aims to fill a fundamental gap in understanding, suggesting a novel approach to gathering specific insights from caregivers and patients to inform future interventions.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yank, Veronica — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Yank, Veronica
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.