Improving Alzheimer's services for Latinos in primary care
Feasibility of a Novel Systems Approach for Improving Utilization of Alzheimer's Disease Services Among Latinos Attending Primary Care Practices
This study is looking at how to make it easier for Latino patients with Alzheimer's to get the care they need by understanding the challenges they face and finding better ways to connect them with services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10767305 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to enhance the use of Alzheimer's disease services among Latino patients attending primary care practices. It focuses on understanding the barriers these patients face and aims to develop a systems approach to improve access and utilization of care. The project combines training in evidence-based care, health systems research, and qualitative data analysis to create effective strategies tailored to the Latino community. By engaging with the community, the research seeks to address health disparities in Alzheimer's care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who are attending primary care practices.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Latino or those who are not experiencing Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better access and utilization of Alzheimer's services for Latino patients, improving their overall care and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research addressing health disparities in Alzheimer's care, this specific approach focusing on Latino populations in primary care settings is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perales Puchalt, Jaime — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Perales Puchalt, Jaime
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.