Understanding how time spent at home affects the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease
Dementia and Value of Home Time
This study is looking at how the time people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers spend at home affects their happiness and well-being, and it aims to create a way to measure that time so we can find better ways to improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10208263 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by focusing on the amount of time they spend at home. The study aims to develop a measure of 'home time' that reflects the preferences and well-being of these individuals, as well as the perspectives of their caregivers. Through stakeholder engagement and in-depth interviews, the research will identify key factors that influence quality of life and how to enhance home time for patients. The ultimate goal is to create a person-centered measure that can be used to assess the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, along with their caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with other forms of dementia not related to Alzheimer's disease may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's disease by identifying ways to increase their time spent at home.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that person-centered approaches can significantly improve quality of life for patients with chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Houtven, Courtney Harold — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Van Houtven, Courtney Harold
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.