How physician and health system factors affect care quality for Alzheimer's patients at the end of life
The Impact of physician and health system factors on the quality of care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias at the end of life
This study looks at how the care for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions can be improved at the end of their lives by understanding what makes some doctors and health systems provide better support.
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-10898775 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the quality of end-of-life care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It aims to understand how various factors related to physicians and health systems influence the care provided to these patients. By linking multiple national datasets, the study will identify key physician characteristics and health system attributes that correlate with better quality of care. The findings could help develop targeted interventions to improve end-of-life experiences for patients with ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those nearing the end of life.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage Alzheimer's or those without a diagnosis of dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved end-of-life care for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been significant research on end-of-life care for cancer patients, this approach focusing on ADRD is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsugawa, Yusuke — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Tsugawa, Yusuke
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.