Improving emergency care for older adults with dementia

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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.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Stanford University
  Stanford, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Lin, Michelle P — Stanford University
• Study coordinator: Lin, Michelle P

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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