Causes and consequences of healthcare inefficiency in Alzheimer’s and related dementias
Official title: Causes and Consequences of Healthcare Inefficiency in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11400340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This funding opportunity supports research that looks at why health care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias is inefficient and how it affects outcomes and costs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $3,185,839 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AG019783-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, including those in nursing homes or traditional care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly affected by ADRD or those not engaging with healthcare systems related to ADRD care may see limited direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program project grant focuses on understanding why care for people with ADRD uses resources in ways that don’t always improve health or quality of life. Researchers will look at access to care, differences in treatment, and how care is delivered across settings like home, community, and nursing homes. The work will examine how social, organizational, and structural factors interact to influence outcomes for people with ADRD. The findings aim to guide better, more efficient care delivery for those living with ADRD. The project is designed to inform policy and practice changes that could reduce mortality gaps and improve end-of-life care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to more efficient, higher-quality care for people with ADRD and potentially lower costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work within this program has identified excess mortality and variability in ADRD care, with evidence of impactful changes in care delivery.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnato, Amber E — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Barnato, Amber E
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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.