Improving Care for Latinx Individuals with Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
Improving Access to Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias care services for Latinx individuals at Community Health Clinics. A multiphase mixed methods study.
This project aims to find better ways for Latinx individuals to get care for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias at community health clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11086772 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Latinx individuals are more likely to develop Alzheimer's and related dementias but often receive a diagnosis much later. This happens because of various personal and community factors that make it hard to get healthcare. This project will look closely at these barriers in five different locations across the U.S. Researchers will work with community members and healthcare providers to understand these challenges. The goal is to create new, culturally sensitive ways to help more Latinx individuals access the care they need for these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on understanding and improving care access for older Latinx adults who have or are at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Latinx or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not directly benefit from this specific access-focused intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier diagnoses and improved access to culturally appropriate care for Latinx individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific intervention is novel, previous efforts have shown that understanding community-specific barriers is crucial for improving healthcare access.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mora Pinzon, Maria Carolina — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Mora Pinzon, Maria Carolina
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.