How nursing home leadership and technology affect care for residents with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Impact of Nursing Home Leadership Care Environments and Health Information Technology on Outcomes of Residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-10979159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the way nursing homes are run and how technology is used can help improve the health of residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias, focusing on how nurse practitioners can make care better and keep people from needing to go to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | February 15, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $713,971 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG080517-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10979159 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residing in nursing homes or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the leadership and care environments in nursing homes, along with the use of health information technology, influence the health outcomes of residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The study focuses on the role of nurse practitioners in delivering care and aims to enhance care coordination and communication through better integration of technology. By examining various nursing homes, the research seeks to identify factors that lead to improved quality of care and reduced hospitalizations for these residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating health information technology and improving care environments can lead to better outcomes for nursing home residents, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Alexander, Gregory L. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Alexander, Gregory L.
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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.