Improving medication management for individuals with dementia living alone
Optimizing medication use and support among people with dementia who live alone
This study is all about helping people with dementia who live on their own manage their medications better, by finding out what challenges they face and creating helpful solutions to make taking their meds easier and safer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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-11215341 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use and support of medications for individuals with dementia who live independently. It aims to identify challenges these patients face in managing their medications and develop tailored interventions to improve adherence and safety. The approach includes assessing medication regimens, providing education, and offering support systems to ensure proper medication use. By addressing these issues, the research seeks to empower patients and caregivers in managing their health effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with dementia who are living independently and managing their own medications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living alone or those who do not have a diagnosis of dementia may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better medication management and improved health outcomes for individuals with dementia living alone.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that optimizing medication management in similar populations can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Growdon, Matthew Evan — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Growdon, Matthew Evan
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.