Helping patients with Alzheimer's return home instead of going to nursing facilities
Project HoPe: Achieving Home Discharge for institutionally-bound Patients with PROMs, AI, and the EHR
This study is all about making it easier for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias to go home safely after their hospital stay, instead of moving to a nursing facility, by creating personalized plans that help them get the care they need at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11078817 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the discharge process for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, aiming to reduce unnecessary transfers to skilled nursing facilities. By identifying and addressing barriers to home discharge, the project seeks to enhance the planning process and ensure that patients receive the appropriate post-acute care they need. The approach involves using patient-reported outcomes, artificial intelligence, and electronic health records to create individualized discharge plans that facilitate a safe return home. The goal is to empower patients and their families by maximizing their potential for home discharge.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias who are facing discharge from a hospital.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of patients with Alzheimer's who can return home safely after hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing discharge planning and post-acute care needs can improve outcomes for similar patient populations, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cheville, Andrea Lynne — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Cheville, Andrea Lynne
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.