Improving end-of-life care for people with dementia
R01 Upstream Approaches to Improve Late Life Care for People Living with Dementia
This study is looking at how community support, like skilled home health care, can improve the end-of-life experience for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, especially for those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, to find better ways to care for them in their final year of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10662576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the quality of end-of-life care for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by examining the impact of community-based support, particularly skilled home health care. The study will analyze how these support structures affect various quality indicators of care, such as hospital admissions and hospice usage, especially among racial and ethnic minority populations. By focusing on the experiences of patients in their final year of life, the research seeks to identify effective strategies to improve care outcomes for those affected by dementia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not diagnosed with dementia or who are not in the late stages of life may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved end-of-life care experiences for patients with dementia and their families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based support can improve care outcomes for patients with chronic illnesses, suggesting potential success for this approach in dementia care.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences — Newark, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jarrín Montaner, Olga F. — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Jarrín Montaner, Olga F.
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.