Exploring home-based medical care and telemedicine for dementia patients
Role of Home-based Medical Care and Telemedicine in Care and Outcomes of Dementia and Coexisting Conditions in Public and Private Medicare
This study is looking at how home-based medical care and telemedicine can help people with Alzheimer's and related dementias get better health support, especially for those who find it hard to visit a doctor in person.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11187232 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how home-based medical care (HBMC) and telemedicine can improve the health outcomes of individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It focuses on patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional medical care due to functional impairments. The study will analyze the use of HBMC among patients enrolled in both public and private Medicare plans, particularly in light of recent changes in telemedicine access. By examining these factors, the research aims to identify how to better tailor medical management to meet the evolving needs of these patients and reduce caregiver burdens.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias who are enrolled in either public or private Medicare plans.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in Medicare or those with early-stage dementia who do not require home-based medical care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance access to necessary medical care for dementia patients, leading to improved health outcomes and reduced caregiver stress.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of home-based medical care is established, this research is exploring its impact in the context of recent telemedicine expansions, making it a novel investigation.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hanchate, Amresh D — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hanchate, Amresh D
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.