Supporting Latino caregivers of individuals with dementia in primary care settings
Implementing a dementia caregiver support strategy among Latinos in primary care
This study is all about helping Latino caregivers who take care of loved ones with dementia by training community health workers to offer them helpful resources and support, making it easier for them to manage stress and improve their caregiving skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10927194 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to implement a caregiver support program specifically designed for Latino caregivers of individuals with dementia. It focuses on training community health workers to provide culturally relevant education and resources to help caregivers manage stress and improve their caregiving skills. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these caregivers, the program seeks to enhance their access to community resources and support. The approach involves identifying barriers to implementation and developing strategies to effectively deliver the support intervention in primary care clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino caregivers who are providing care for individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers or who do not identify as Latino may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce stress and improve the well-being of Latino caregivers of individuals with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community health workers to provide tailored support in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perales Puchalt, Jaime — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Perales Puchalt, Jaime
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.