Improving palliative care for older adults with dementia who speak limited English
Understanding and Improving Inequities in Palliative Care for Older Adults with Advanced Dementia and Limited-English Proficiency: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation
This study is looking at the difficulties older adults with Alzheimer's and similar conditions who don't speak much English face when trying to get palliative care, and it aims to find ways to make communication better and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11128516 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the challenges faced by older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who have limited-English proficiency in accessing palliative care. It aims to identify barriers at various levels, including patient, family, clinician, and community, that prevent these individuals from receiving appropriate care. By gathering both quantitative and qualitative data, the study seeks to develop culturally-sensitive interventions that enhance communication and improve the quality of life for these patients and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who have limited proficiency in English.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or who are proficient in English, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved palliative care experiences and outcomes for older adults with dementia who face language barriers.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research specifically targeting this population, similar studies have shown promise in improving care for patients with language barriers in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sharma, Rashmi K. — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Sharma, Rashmi K.
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.