Improving end-of-life care for patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Enhanced Dementia Instruction and Tool in Home Hospice Care (EDITH-HC)
This study is all about finding better ways to support people with Alzheimer's and their families during the tough times at the end of life, by listening to their needs and creating helpful solutions for hospice care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10690493 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the care provided to patients with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias who are nearing the end of life. It aims to reduce the burden on caregivers by developing culturally inclusive and practical solutions tailored for hospice care settings. The project involves interviewing and surveying families to identify challenges and gaps in care, and it will implement behavioral interventions to improve the overall quality of care. The research also emphasizes training healthcare providers and collaborating with community partners to ensure effective dissemination of findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are community-dwelling patients with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias who are in the later stages of their illness.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing dementia or are in the early stages of cognitive decline may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of end-of-life care for patients with dementia and ease the burden on their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in improving end-of-life care for dementia patients through similar community-based interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luth, Elizabeth — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Luth, Elizabeth
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.