Using video calls to assess daily activities in veterans with dementia
Official title: Feasibility of a Video Telehealth Functional Assessment for Veterans with Dementia
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10924427 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to make it easier for older veterans with dementia to get the help they need by using video calls for important assessments, so they can stay independent without the hassle of traveling to a clinic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 1I21RX004892-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10924427 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who have a diagnosis of dementia and are receiving care at the VA Bedford Healthcare System.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or do not have a diagnosis of dementia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve access to functional assessments for older veterans with dementia by utilizing video telehealth technology. Many veterans face challenges in traveling to clinics for assessments, which are crucial for maintaining their independence. The project will develop and pilot a protocol for assessing daily activities through video calls, ensuring that caregivers and veterans can participate easily. Feedback from stakeholders will help refine the assessment process to better meet the needs of this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the ability of veterans with dementia to receive timely assessments, potentially improving their quality of life and independence.
How similar studies have gone: While telehealth has been used to increase access to care, this specific approach to assessing daily function in veterans with dementia via video is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gately, Megan Elizabeth — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Gately, Megan Elizabeth
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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.