Improving emergency care for patients with dementia
Statistics Core
This study is looking at new ways to make emergency care better for people with dementia and their caregivers by improving how the emergency department works, offering phone support from nurses, and using community paramedics, all to help ensure a smoother experience and better health outcomes.
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 ID | NIH-10929969 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to individuals living with dementia who visit the Emergency Department (ED). It involves three innovative interventions: redesigning emergency care processes, implementing nurse-led telephonic support, and utilizing community paramedicine. By analyzing how these interventions can work together, the study aims to improve patient outcomes and ensure smoother transitions of care for patients and their caregivers. The Statistical Analysis Core will play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions through advanced statistical modeling.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with dementia who require emergency care services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or those who do not require emergency care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emergency care and better health outcomes for patients with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in improving care for dementia patients through innovative interventions in emergency settings, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University School of Medicine — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldfeld, Keith — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Goldfeld, Keith
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.