Evaluating caregiving measures for Latino/a caregivers
Official title: Qualitative Evaluation of Caregiving Outcome and Process Measures among Latino/a Caregivers
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10927672 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the specific challenges that Latino/a family caregivers face when caring for loved ones with dementia, to find better ways to measure their experiences and needs, so they can get the support they truly deserve.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 12, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $425,652 |
| NIH project number | 7R21AG083105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927672 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino/a family caregivers of individuals with dementia living in the New York City area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latino/a or who do not have family members with dementia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the unique challenges faced by Latino/a family caregivers of individuals with dementia, focusing on how existing caregiving outcome measures may not accurately reflect their experiences. By conducting a thorough literature review and qualitative assessments, the study aims to identify gaps in current measurement tools and explore whether cultural differences affect the interpretation of these measures. The goal is to develop more appropriate and effective tools that can better capture the needs and outcomes of Latino/a caregivers, ultimately improving their support and well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved measurement tools that better support Latino/a caregivers, enhancing their caregiving experience and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited culture-specific research in this area, the approach of modifying measurement tools based on cultural context has shown promise in other studies.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Teresi, Jeanne a. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Teresi, Jeanne a.
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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.