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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedArmstrong MJ, Gamez N, Alliance S
Research priorities of caregivers and individuals with dementia with Lewy bodies: an interview study.
The authors investigated the research priorities of individuals and caregivers living with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Through telephone interviews, they found that individuals with DLB and caregivers identified research needs and highlighted DLB symptoms needing additional research. They recommended that funding be informed by the priorities of all relevant stakeholders and support research investigating causes, natural history, biomarkers, and treatment in addition to research targeting themes regarding living with disease.
AHRQ-funded; HS024159.
Citation: Armstrong MJ, Gamez N, Alliance S .
Research priorities of caregivers and individuals with dementia with Lewy bodies: an interview study.
PLoS One 2020 Oct 7;15(10):e0239279. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239279..
Keywords: Caregiving, Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Patient and Family Engagement, Elderly, Research Methodologies
Merrilees JJ, Bernstein A, Dulaney S
The Care Ecosystem: promoting self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
The authors illustrated specific psychosocial interventions aimed at improving self-efficacy among family caregivers enrolled in the Care Ecosystem, a model of navigated care designed to support persons with dementia and their primary caregivers. They identified three categories of Care Team Navigator intervention: emotional, informational, and instrumental support, which are consistent with a psychosocial approach to building self-efficacy. They concluded that their findings demonstrated how a model of navigated care can positively impact self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
AHRQ-funded; HS022241.
Citation: Merrilees JJ, Bernstein A, Dulaney S .
The Care Ecosystem: promoting self-efficacy among dementia family caregivers.
Dementia 2020 Aug;19(6):1955-73. doi: 10.1177/1471301218814121..
Keywords: Elderly, Caregiving, Dementia
Mitchell LL, Peterson CM, Rud SR
"It's like a cyber-security blanket": the utility of remote activity monitoring in family dementia care.
Technologies have emerged that aim to help older persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRDs) remain at home while also supporting their caregiving family members. The current study evaluated the acceptability and utility of an in-home remote activity monitoring (RAM) system for 30 family caregivers of persons with ADRD via quantitative survey data collected over a 6-month period and qualitative survey and interview data collected for up to 18 months.
AHRQ-funded; HS022836.
Citation: Mitchell LL, Peterson CM, Rud SR .
"It's like a cyber-security blanket": the utility of remote activity monitoring in family dementia care.
J Appl Gerontol 2020 Jan;39(1):86-98. doi: 10.1177/0733464818760238..
Keywords: Elderly, Dementia, Caregiving, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Hao Z, Ruggiano N
Family-centeredness in dementia care: what is the evidence?
In this systematic review, the authors identified and evaluated intervention studies examining family-centered care in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. They discussed further implications for research and practice.
AHRQ-funded; HS026571.
Citation: Hao Z, Ruggiano N .
Family-centeredness in dementia care: what is the evidence?
Soc Work Health Care 2020 Jan;59(1):1-19. doi: 10.1080/00981389.2019.1690089..
Keywords: Dementia, Neurological Disorders, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Caregiving