Improving telemedicine access for assisted living residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Telemedicine Use Among Assisted Living Residents with ADRD: Assisted Living, Market, and State Regulatory Factors
This study is looking at how using telemedicine can help people with Alzheimer's and related conditions in assisted living communities get the medical care they need more easily, while also figuring out what support and training caregivers might need to make it work better for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193509 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telemedicine can enhance healthcare access for residents in assisted living communities who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It focuses on understanding the challenges these residents face in accessing necessary medical services, particularly due to their cognitive and physical limitations. The study will explore the influence of market conditions and state regulations on the effectiveness of telemedicine in these settings, aiming to identify necessary resources and training for direct care workers to support telemedicine use. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to develop strategies to improve healthcare delivery for this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are residents of assisted living communities who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residing in assisted living facilities or do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve healthcare access and management for assisted living residents with ADRD, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While telemedicine has shown promise in other healthcare settings, this specific approach focusing on assisted living residents with ADRD is relatively novel and underexplored.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- University of Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cai, Shubing — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Cai, Shubing
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.