Developing tools to assess the dementia care workforce
Official title: Screening and Survey Instrument Development Core
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10932949 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making better surveys to learn how well the people who care for those with dementia are trained and supported, so we can improve their work and the care they provide.
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 start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,952,571 |
| NIH project number | 5U54AG084520-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932949 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, as well as healthcare professionals involved in their care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to dementia or those not receiving care from the targeted workforce may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating effective surveys and screening tools to evaluate the workforce caring for individuals with dementia. A team of experts will design and implement four national surveys targeting community clinicians, nursing home staff, assisted living staff, and home care staff. The surveys will gather data on training, compensation, and care practices to better understand and improve the workforce needed for dementia care. By testing the survey instruments through various methods, the research aims to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of care for patients with dementia by improving the workforce that supports them.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has successfully utilized similar survey methodologies to assess healthcare workforce needs, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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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
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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.