Improving care for Alzheimer's disease through better implementation of interventions
Dissemination & Implementation Core
This study is all about making sure that helpful non-drug treatments for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers are easier to use in real-life healthcare settings, so everyone can benefit from the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10673673 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the adoption and implementation of effective non-drug interventions for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. It aims to bridge the gap between proven interventions and their practical application in healthcare settings by utilizing embedded pragmatic trial designs. The project will involve collaboration with healthcare systems, caregivers, and providers to ensure that evidence-based care is accessible and widely disseminated. By assessing the readiness of these interventions for implementation, the research seeks to optimize their integration into everyday healthcare practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to effective care strategies for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing non-pharmacologic interventions for Alzheimer's care, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gitlin, Laura N. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Gitlin, Laura N.
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.