Examining how special Medicare plans improve care for elderly patients with dementia
Assessing the Effects of Institutional Special Need Plan (I-SNP) Enrollment on Quality of Long-Term and End-of-Life care for Elderly Individuals with Dementia
This study is looking at how special Medicare plans for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias can improve their care and reduce hospital visits, especially during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic, to help ensure they receive better support and less unnecessary treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078729 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) on the quality of long-term and end-of-life care for elderly individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It aims to understand how these specialized Medicare plans can reduce hospitalizations and improve care coordination in nursing homes, especially in the context of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. By comparing care quality before and after the pandemic, the study seeks to identify factors that contribute to the growth of I-SNP enrollment and how these plans impact patient outcomes. Patients may benefit from improved care practices and reduced aggressive treatments that offer minimal benefit.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are elderly individuals residing in nursing homes who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in nursing homes or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced quality of care and better health outcomes for elderly patients with dementia living in nursing homes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving care quality through specialized Medicare plans, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rahman, Md Momotazur — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Rahman, Md Momotazur
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.