Improving emergency care for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10929962 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to make emergency care better for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, so they can spend more time at home and visit the emergency room less often, with help from nurses and community paramedics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,394,454 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929962 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, along with their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to Alzheimer's or dementia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing care for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia who visit emergency departments. It aims to implement and evaluate various interventions, such as redesigning emergency care processes, providing nurse-led telephonic case management, and utilizing community paramedics for transitions of care. The goal is to reduce the frequency of emergency department visits and hospitalizations while increasing the time patients can spend at home. The project will involve collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including patients and caregivers, to ensure the interventions are effective and relevant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency care experiences and outcomes for patients with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in improving care for dementia patients in emergency settings, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chodosh, Joshua — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chodosh, Joshua
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.