Exploring how people with Alzheimer's and related dementias use outpatient care
Official title: Understanding Ambulatory Care Utilization in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ACUA)
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11187101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people with Alzheimer's and related dementias get care from different doctors and what challenges that causes, like delays in getting the right diagnosis or managing medications, to find better ways to help them get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $735,797 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG087243-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11187101 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the patterns of outpatient care utilization among individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on the challenges posed by fragmented care, where patients receive treatment from multiple providers without effective communication between them. The study aims to identify how this fragmentation affects patient outcomes, including diagnosis delays and medication management. By analyzing data on healthcare visits and provider interactions, the research seeks to uncover ways to improve care coordination for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination and better health outcomes for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that improving care coordination can significantly enhance outcomes for patients with complex health needs, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kern, Lisa M — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Kern, Lisa M
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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.