Improving emergency care for patients with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Implementation Core
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10929965 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making emergency care better for older adults with Alzheimer's and similar conditions by improving how healthcare providers work together and train, so they can give the best support when it’s needed most.
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) | $1,381,739 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078105-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10929965 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who may require emergency care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-dementia-related conditions or those who do not require emergency care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing emergency care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It aims to harmonize clinical processes, optimize decision support tools, and ensure effective training for healthcare providers across multiple healthcare settings. By integrating insights from various experts and engaging with patient panels, the project seeks to tailor interventions to meet the unique needs of patients in emergency departments. The goal is to improve the quality of care and outcomes for these vulnerable patients during critical health situations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better emergency care protocols that significantly improve health outcomes for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving care for dementia patients in emergency settings, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful impact.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grudzen, Corita R — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Grudzen, Corita R
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.