Developing advanced training programs for dementia care interventions
Official title: Academic Leadership Career Award
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10993668 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving dementia care by training new healthcare professionals on better ways to support people with dementia, so they can provide the best care possible and help advance research in this important area.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | December 15, 2022 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $145,800 |
| NIH project number | 5K07AG076616-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993668 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals involved in dementia care, including healthcare professionals and early career researchers in the field.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in dementia care or who do not have a direct interest in research training may not benefit from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of dementia care by creating and implementing a specialized training program called the Advanced Behavioral Intervention Design in Dementia Care (ABIDDC). The program aims to educate pre-doctoral and post-doctoral trainees in effective dementia care strategies, thereby improving their skills and knowledge in this critical area. By establishing a robust mentoring system, the project seeks to support early career investigators in developing their own research in dementia care. Ultimately, this initiative aims to build a sustainable infrastructure at the University of Minnesota that fosters innovation and leadership in dementia care intervention science.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved dementia care practices and better outcomes for patients and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in training and mentoring for dementia care have shown promise, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gaugler, Joseph E. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Gaugler, Joseph 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.