Engaging stakeholders to improve technology for Alzheimer's care
Stakeholder Engagement Core
This study is all about working with older adults, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to make sure that new technology and AI tools are easy to use and helpful for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11101349 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on involving various stakeholders, including older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, to ensure that technology solutions and AI tools developed by the PennAITech Collaboratory are user-friendly and accessible. The project aims to gather continuous feedback from these groups throughout the development and testing phases, fostering collaboration among technology companies and healthcare providers. By creating a technology consortium, the initiative seeks to enhance the adoption of innovative tools that can improve care for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, both with and without Alzheimer's disease, as well as their caregivers and healthcare providers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the care of older adults or do not have a connection to Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of more effective and user-friendly technology solutions that improve the quality of care for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that stakeholder engagement can significantly enhance the development and adoption of healthcare technologies, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Demiris, George — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Demiris, George
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.