Improving hospital care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias
Official title: Harmonizing and Integrating Nursing Data into Multidisciplinary Datasets to Evaluate Hospital Care and Readmissions of Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias
Funded at University of Florida · NIH-11097378 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to use nursing care information to help predict and reduce hospital visits for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias, so we can provide better support and care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $675,673 |
| NIH project number | 5R33AG072265-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11097378 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 be at risk for hospital readmissions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias are unlikely to benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on integrating nursing care data into large datasets to better understand and reduce hospital readmissions among older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. By developing a new data pipeline, the project aims to enhance existing predictive models that currently fail to accurately forecast readmissions. The integration of nursing care plans, which include patient problems, goals, and interventions, is expected to fill critical gaps in data and improve interdisciplinary care. Ultimately, this research seeks to create a more effective healthcare system for managing the needs of older adults with these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to reduced hospital readmissions and improved care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating nursing data into clinical datasets can enhance patient care, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Florida
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Macieira, Tamara G.r. — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Macieira, Tamara G.r.
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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.