Improving emergency care for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Emergency Care Redesign (ECR)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10929972 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making emergency care better for people with dementia and their caregivers by using a team approach to help them get the support they need and reduce the number of times they have to go back to the emergency room.
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) | $2,136,433 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929972 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their caregivers who frequently utilize emergency department services.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to Alzheimer's disease or those who do not visit emergency departments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the emergency care experience for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. It aims to implement a team-based approach that simplifies the assessment process and ensures that emergency providers are equipped with the necessary tools and workflows to address the unique challenges faced by these patients. By utilizing digital alerts and multidisciplinary support, the project seeks to improve advance care planning and reduce emergency department revisits. The intervention will prioritize identifying and addressing the specific needs of patients and their care partners to provide high-quality emergency care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and compassionate emergency care for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias, ultimately improving their health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that team-based care approaches can significantly improve outcomes for patients with dementia, suggesting that this intervention may also be effective.
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.