Improving communication to reduce unnecessary hospital transfers for nursing home residents with dementia
Reducing Avoidable Nursing Home-to-Hospital Transfers of Residents with ADRD: An Analysis of Interdisciplinary Team Communication using Text Messages
This study is looking at how better communication among nursing home staff can help keep residents with Alzheimer's and related conditions from having to go to the hospital, making their care easier and less stressful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Missouri-Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077425 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication among healthcare teams in nursing homes to prevent unnecessary hospital transfers for residents with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). By utilizing modern communication methods like text messaging, the study aims to facilitate timely decision-making and improve the management of health conditions that can be treated within the nursing home. The goal is to reduce the emotional and physical stress associated with hospital transfers, which can be harmful to vulnerable elderly residents. The research will analyze how effective communication can lead to better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in nursing homes or do not have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce avoidable hospitalizations, improving the quality of life for nursing home residents with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improved communication methods can lead to better health outcomes in similar settings, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Columbia, United States
- University of Missouri-Columbia — Columbia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Powell, Kimberly Ryan — University of Missouri-Columbia
- Study coordinator: Powell, Kimberly Ryan
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.