Improving care for Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes
UPLIFT-AD (Utilizing Palliative Leaders in Facilities to Transform care for Alzheimer's Disease) intervention
This study is looking to improve the care for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias in nursing homes, especially during their last days, by training staff to help with planning and managing symptoms better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10819554 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in nursing homes, particularly during their final days. It aims to implement a palliative care intervention that includes training in-house champions to facilitate advance care planning and improve symptom management. By combining internal capacity-building strategies with external palliative care support, the project seeks to address the current inadequacies in nursing home care. The approach involves a stepped wedge trial to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are residents of nursing homes who have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, particularly those nearing the end of life.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in nursing homes or those with early-stage Alzheimer's Disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life and care for patients with Alzheimer's Disease in nursing homes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that palliative care interventions can improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Unroe, Kathleen T — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Unroe, Kathleen T
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.