Improving care for Alzheimer's patients in rural areas
Improving Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Care in Rural Areas
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10980550
This study is all about finding better ways to help older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions who live in rural areas, by figuring out the challenges they face and improving the care they receive from local healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10980550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the health of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) living in rural areas by improving the systems of care available to them. It focuses on understanding the unique challenges faced by these individuals, their caregivers, and healthcare providers in rural settings, where access to integrated services is often limited. The study will utilize health information technology tools to identify gaps in communication and care coordination within rural ADRD care systems, ultimately seeking to develop solutions that improve care delivery. By collaborating with local stakeholders, the research will address the specific needs of this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living in rural areas who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, along with their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients living in urban areas or those without a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination and better health outcomes for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using health information technology to improve care in rural settings, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for ADRD care.
Where this research is happening
SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES
- WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — SAINT LOUIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PRUSACZYK, PATRICIA ELIZABETH — WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PRUSACZYK, PATRICIA ELIZABETH
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.