Enhancing communication between family caregivers and home care aides for individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: Improving Information Sharing Between Family Caregivers and Home Care Aides Caring for Persons Living with ADRD
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11004141 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways for family caregivers and home care aides to work together and share information when caring for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, so everyone involved can have a better experience and improve the quality of care at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $127,811 |
| NIH project number | 5K01AG080079-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004141 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are receiving home care services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not receiving home care services or do not have family caregivers involved in their care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the collaboration and information sharing between family caregivers and home care aides who care for individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD). It aims to identify effective strategies and interventions that can enhance the quality of care provided in home settings. By utilizing mixed methods and human factors approaches, the research will develop practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world caregiving scenarios. The ultimate goal is to improve the overall quality of life for both caregivers and patients through better communication and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care quality and enhanced well-being for patients living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving communication between caregivers and home care aides can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fabius, Chanee — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Fabius, Chanee
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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.