Improving dementia care through state-level research and pilot projects

Research Core- The State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS)

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-10986805

This study is looking at ways to improve care for people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by exploring different state policies and practices, so we can find better ways to support patients and their caregivers.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10986805 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the care systems for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by investigating state-level policies and practices. It aims to support pilot projects that evaluate and improve integrated dementia care services, addressing the complexities of care coordination and stakeholder perspectives. By funding innovative pilot studies, the project seeks to gather data and insights that can lead to better care outcomes for patients and their caregivers.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those living in states participating in the pilot projects.

Not a fit: Patients with non-Alzheimer's related forms of dementia or those not residing in participating states may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination and better support for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions in dementia care can lead to significant improvements in patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Alzheimer disease dementiaAlzheimer syndromeAlzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's disease and related dementiaAlzheimer's disease and related disorders
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