Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
- Funding
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- Funding Agency: Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute
- Funding number: IHS-1608-35732
Study background
More than 50% of older adults living in a nursing home have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. These individuals often need help in their daily lives, such as bathing, dressing and engaging in meaningful activities. This support is provided by nursing home staff and informal caregivers.
To best meet the needs of nursing home residents, informal caregivers and nursing home staff need the newest information on best practices for supporting this nursing home population. This information will help nursing home staff provide optimal care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at every stage of the disease.
This study examines
- How to best manage behaviors of people with dementia while promoting their safety, abilities, and quality of life.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing home staff, residents, and family members.
Who will benefit from this study?
- Who will benefit from this study
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Activities department staff
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Administrators (e.g., center executive director)
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Administrative staff (e.g., reception, billing department, medical records, front office staff)
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Certified therapeutic recreation specialist
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Dieticians
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Environmental services workers (e.g., maintenance, housekeeping)
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Families of people living with dementia
- Physicians
- Nursing (e.g., CNAs, RNs, LPNs)
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Speech-language pathologists
- Physical therapy providers
- Nutrition services personnel (e.g., kitchen staff, dining services)
- Occupational therapy providers
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The team is a collaboration among
- The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, University of Southern California
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University
- A dynamic and engaged Stakeholder Advisory Committee
IRB approval
(IRB Study ID): IRB STUDY19090117