Exploring barriers to home health access for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Potential New Barriers to Home Health Access for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is looking into the difficulties people with Alzheimer's and related dementias face when trying to get home health care, and it aims to find ways to make these services better and more accessible for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874510 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in accessing home health services. The project aims to understand how post-acute care policies and Medicare data impact the availability and quality of home health care for these patients. By analyzing data and developing new skills in health services research, the investigator seeks to identify and address barriers that may prevent effective care. The ultimate goal is to improve the post-acute care experience for patients with ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who may require home health care services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to home health services for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing barriers to healthcare access can significantly improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Knox, Sara — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Knox, Sara
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.