Improving hospice care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias from diverse backgrounds
Improving hospice care for racial and ethnic minoritized older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
This study is looking to improve hospice care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias, especially for those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, by understanding the challenges they face and finding better ways to support them and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012394 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing hospice care for older adults suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), particularly among racial and ethnic minoritized groups. It aims to understand the barriers these populations face in accessing hospice services and to develop tailored palliative care models that address their unique needs. The study will involve analyzing existing data and conducting interviews to gather insights on the experiences of these patients and their families. By identifying the impact of structural racism on access and quality of care, the research seeks to create more equitable hospice care solutions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, particularly those from Black, Latinx, and Asian American communities.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias, or those who are not part of the racial and ethnic minoritized groups targeted by this research may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access and quality of hospice care for older adults with ADRD from racial and ethnic minoritized backgrounds.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on hospice care for general populations, this specific focus on racial and ethnic minoritized groups with ADRD is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrison, Krista Lyn — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Harrison, Krista Lyn
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.