Exploring home-based medical care and telemedicine for dementia patients

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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.

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Where this research is happening

• 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

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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