Educating caregivers to reduce harmful prescriptions for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease
Developing a PRogram to Educate and Sensitize Caregivers to Reduce the Inappropriate Prescription Burden in Elderly with Alzheimer's Disease Study (D-PRESCRIBE-AD)
This study is all about helping caregivers and healthcare providers learn more about the risks of certain medications for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias, so they can make safer choices and improve the health and well-being of these patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912544 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the issue of inappropriate prescribing of medications for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It aims to develop and implement an educational program for caregivers and healthcare providers to raise awareness about the risks associated with certain medications. By utilizing a health plan-based intervention and leveraging existing FDA infrastructure, the study seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of this educational approach in reducing medication-related complications. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are currently taking multiple medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the burden of inappropriate prescriptions, leading to improved health and quality of life for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that educational interventions can effectively reduce inappropriate prescribing practices in elderly populations, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gurwitz, Jerry H — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Gurwitz, Jerry H
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.