Building a workforce to support people living with dementia
Data Collection, Linkages, Cleaning and Sharing Core
This study is working to gather important information about the healthcare workers needed to care for people with dementia, so we can better understand how to support them and improve care for everyone affected by this condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932955 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a comprehensive data infrastructure to support the National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS). It aims to gather and analyze data on the workforce needed to care for the increasing number of individuals living with dementia in the U.S. The project involves overseeing surveys that will collect information from clinicians and care providers, ensuring that the data is standardized and of high quality. Additionally, qualitative data will be collected from selected respondents to enrich the survey findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals involved in dementia care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or related disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the training and availability of healthcare professionals dedicated to caring for individuals with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in workforce studies related to dementia care, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagner, James R — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Wagner, James R
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.