Preventing elder abuse in people with dementia
Risk Screening & Primary Prevention of Elder Abuse in People Living with Dementia
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA · NIH-11160194
This study is looking to help caregivers of people with dementia by creating a quick tool to spot those who might need extra support, and it offers resources like a helpful website, home visits for personalized advice, and training for healthcare teams to make sure everyone gets the care they need to prevent elder mistreatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11160194 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the issue of elder mistreatment, particularly among individuals living with dementia. It will develop a brief Risk Assessment Screen to identify caregivers at primary care clinics who may be at risk of inflicting harm. The project includes a three-part intervention: directing caregivers to a supportive website, providing home visits with a care navigator for personalized guidance, and educating clinical teams to address caregiver needs. The goal is to reduce the risk of elder mistreatment through proactive support and monitoring.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include caregivers of individuals living with dementia who are seeking care at primary medical clinics.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in caregiving for individuals with dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of elder abuse among individuals living with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively reduce caregiver stress and improve outcomes for individuals with dementia, suggesting a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OLSEN, BONNIE JEAN — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
- Study coordinator: OLSEN, BONNIE JEAN
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder, Alzheimer's disease or related dementia