Improving emergency care for older adults with dementia
Enhancing the Implementation, Effectiveness, and Reach of Geriatric Emergency Departments for Older Adults with Dementia (EMERGED)
This study is looking at how to make emergency departments better for older adults with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, so they can get the right care and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11135892 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing Geriatric Emergency Departments (GEDs) to better serve older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias. By analyzing national Medicare claims and GED accreditation data, the team aims to identify effective care processes that can reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. The study will involve experts in emergency medicine and geriatrics, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to uncover best practices for GED implementation across the U.S. This approach seeks to improve the overall care experience for older adults facing emergency situations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 21 and above who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 21 or do not have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce avoidable hospitalizations for older adults with dementia, leading to better health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that Geriatric Emergency Departments can effectively reduce hospitalization rates, indicating a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Michelle P — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Michelle P
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.