Improving support for caregivers of people with dementia and incontinence
Improving Incontinence Support for Family Caregivers and Persons Living with Dementia
This study is looking to learn more about the struggles that family caregivers face when taking care of loved ones with dementia and urinary incontinence, so we can create better support and resources to help them provide the best care at home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 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-10985878 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the challenges faced by family caregivers who care for individuals living with dementia and urinary incontinence. It aims to gather insights from both caregivers and those they care for to identify their unique needs and preferences. By exploring their experiences, the research seeks to develop better support systems and resources that can help caregivers provide dignified and effective care at home. Ultimately, the goal is to enable families to keep their loved ones at home longer, avoiding institutionalization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include family caregivers of individuals living with dementia who also experience urinary incontinence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have dementia or urinary incontinence may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support and resources for caregivers, enhancing the quality of life for both caregivers and individuals living with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in caregiver support, this specific focus on dementia and urinary incontinence 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: Yank, Veronica — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Yank, Veronica
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.