Understanding patient experiences after leaving hospice care for older adults with Alzheimer's disease.
Characterizing and Predicting Patient Trajectories After Live Discharge from Hospice among Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV · NIH-11121386
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WEILL MEDICAL COLL OF CORNELL UNIV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11121386 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who have experienced live discharge from hospice care.
Not a fit: 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.
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 performed: 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
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- 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
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