Improving decision-making for personalized care in Alzheimer's and diabetes patients
Enhancing shared decision-making to prompt and guide individualized care for people with Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes
This study is all about finding better ways for older adults with Alzheimer's and diabetes to work together with their doctors to make personalized care decisions, using new technologies to improve communication and teamwork.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Purdue University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Lafayette, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11100784 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing shared decision-making processes to provide individualized care for older adults suffering from Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. It aims to develop and implement innovative technologies that facilitate better communication and collaboration between patients and healthcare providers. The project will leverage the expertise of a multidisciplinary team and utilize resources from prominent institutions to create effective care strategies. By integrating health systems and clinical trials, the research seeks to establish foundational evidence that can improve care delivery for these populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective care strategies for patients with Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using technology to enhance decision-making and care delivery in similar patient populations.
Where this research is happening
West Lafayette, United States
- Purdue University — West Lafayette, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Savoy, April — Purdue University
- Study coordinator: Savoy, April
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.