Finding ways to reduce harmful care for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Identifying Approaches to Measure and Reduce Harmful, Low-Value Care Among Older Americans with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
This study is looking into how often older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia receive care that doesn't really help them and might even be harmful, and it aims to find better ways to support these patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10979165 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the issue of low-value care, which is care that does not provide benefits and can even cause harm, particularly in older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia. The study aims to understand how prevalent this type of care is, identify which patients are most at risk, and evaluate the effectiveness of current strategies aimed at reducing low-value care. By analyzing Medicare claims data alongside health surveys, the research seeks to provide insights that could lead to improved health outcomes for these vulnerable patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia who may be receiving low-value care.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 years old or do not have mild cognitive impairment or dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes and reduced harm for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia by minimizing unnecessary and harmful medical interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing low-value care can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mafi, John — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Mafi, John
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.