High-Quality Primary Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Official title: High-Quality Primary Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A National Mixed Methods Study
Funded at Dartmouth College · NIH-11400359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national study looks at how access to high-quality primary care for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias has changed over time and what system factors help or hinder it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2001 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $320,976 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AG019783-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11400359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias and their care teams.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without ADRD or those not receiving primary care services may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project uses a large national dataset of primary care practices from 2015–2024, linked Medicare claims, and targeted practice surveys to understand access and quality of care for older adults with ADRD. It aims to identify trends, differences by subgroups, and practice- or system-level factors that influence care quality. The work will inform policymakers and clinicians about opportunities to improve prevention, diagnosis, and management of ADRD in primary care. The study is led by Dartmouth College and involves national data sources to illuminate real-world care patterns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could guide actions to improve access to high-quality primary care for people with ADRD, potentially improving health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior analyses have shown that primary care access and quality can vary by system factors; this project builds on and expands understanding with newer data.
Where this research is happening
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Dartmouth College
Hanover, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fisher, Elliott S — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Fisher, Elliott S
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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.