Creating a tool to help older adults with dementia make care decisions
Person-centered decision making: Developing a choice-based preference tool for transitions in dementia care
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · NIH-11225508
This study is all about helping older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions make better choices when moving from home care to long-term care facilities by talking to them and their caregivers to understand what they want and need.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SEATTLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11225508 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving decision-making for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) as they transition from home care to long-term care facilities. It involves conducting interviews with older adults, caregivers, and dementia care providers to understand their preferences and decision-making processes. The researchers are developing a preference elicitation tool that uses innovative methods to ensure it meets the needs of those affected by dementia, allowing for better involvement in care decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are experiencing mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced stages of dementia who are unable to participate in decision-making processes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower older adults with dementia and their caregivers to make informed choices about their care options.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using preference elicitation tools in healthcare decision-making, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
SEATTLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON — SEATTLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TURNER, ANNE M — UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
- Study coordinator: TURNER, ANNE M
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome