Using telehealth to improve care for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease
Telehealth Use in Nursing Homes and the Quality of Care for Long-Stay Residents with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is looking at how using telehealth services can make life better for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias by improving their access to doctors and care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 ID | NIH-10984740 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth services can enhance the quality of care for long-stay residents in nursing homes who have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing the impact of expanded telehealth coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, the study aims to identify how these services can improve access to specialty care and overall patient outcomes. The approach includes evaluating the effectiveness of telehealth in facilitating communication among residents, caregivers, and healthcare providers, as well as its potential to reduce hospitalizations. The research will also explore any challenges or unintended consequences of telehealth use in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing home residents aged 85 and older who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in nursing homes or those without a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to timely and effective healthcare for nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth to improve care access and quality for similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jung, Hye-Young — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Jung, Hye-Young
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.