Improving care transitions for people living with dementia after emergency department visits
Official title: Community Paramedicine
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10929991 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how community paramedics can help people with dementia safely return home after a visit to the emergency room, making sure they get the support they need to avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,844,756 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929991 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with dementia who have recently been treated in an emergency department.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have dementia or those who are not transitioning from an emergency department to home may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of care for individuals living with dementia who visit the emergency department. It aims to implement a Community Paramedic-Led Transitions Intervention (CPTI) to support patients as they move from the emergency department back to their homes. By utilizing community paramedics, the study seeks to reduce the risk of adverse events and hospital revisits during this critical transition period. The effectiveness of this intervention will be rigorously evaluated in a large-scale clinical trial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce emergency department revisits and improve overall health outcomes for patients living with dementia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results with similar interventions aimed at improving care transitions for patients with cognitive impairments.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Manish N — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Shah, Manish 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.