Improving screening and intervention for elder abuse in older adults with cognitive impairment
Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating a Caregiver and Elder Abuse Screening, Risk Assessment and Treatment to Improve Outcomes for Older and Vulnerable Adults with MCI/ADRD
This study is creating a friendly tool to help doctors spot elder abuse in older adults with memory issues, like mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's, and it includes talking to patients and caregivers to learn more about their experiences and provide helpful information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10704685 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing a screening tool for elder abuse specifically tailored for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It aims to identify risks and protective factors through interviews with patients and caregivers, followed by a brief educational intervention to address elder abuse. The project utilizes the Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) model to enhance primary care practices in detecting and preventing elder abuse. By engaging diverse communities in southeast Texas, the research seeks to create a valid and effective approach to safeguarding vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's Disease and their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients without cognitive impairments or those who are not in a caregiving relationship may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of elder abuse and improve the overall well-being of older adults with cognitive impairments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using similar screening and intervention models for vulnerable populations, indicating potential for effective outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
Galveston, United States
- University of Texas Med Br Galveston — Galveston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pappadis, Monique Renae — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Pappadis, Monique Renae
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.