Understanding patient experiences after leaving hospice care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: Characterizing and Predicting Patient Trajectories After Live Discharge from Hospice among Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
Funded at Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ · NIH-11121386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at what happens to older adults with Alzheimer's and similar conditions after they leave hospice care, aiming to understand their care needs and improve support for them and their families during this time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $596,258 |
| NIH project number | 1R56AG085541-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11121386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who have experienced live discharge from hospice care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias or who have not been discharged from hospice care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences and outcomes of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who are discharged from hospice care before death. It aims to identify the patterns of care transitions, functional decline, and healthcare utilization following such discharges. By analyzing these trajectories, the study seeks to develop predictive tools that can improve discharge planning and post-discharge care coordination for patients and their caregivers. The research will utilize data from Medicare Advantage enrollees to gain insights into this population's unique challenges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies and support for patients and caregivers after hospice discharge.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically addressing outcomes after hospice live discharge in this population, similar studies have shown the importance of understanding care transitions in chronic illness management.
Where this research is happening
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Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zhang, Yongkang — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Zhang, Yongkang
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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.