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Care Management for Cognitively Vulnerable Older Adults
Clinical Trial ( IRB ) #: 17-021S-1
Title: Care Management for Cognitively Vulnerable Older Adults
Principal Investigator: Dr. Richard Fortinsky
Description: The purpose of the study is to compare ways to support the health of people over age 65 who may be experiencing signs of memory problems, feelings of sadness, or feelings of confusion. The study will look at how nurses, social workers and other health care professionals can help older adults get the care they need and to stay as healthy as possible. This type of support provided by these healthcare professionals is called "care management services". The study will compare two different care management teams: "Home Based Care Team" and "Telephone Based Care Team". The "Home Based Care Team" (HBCT) is composed of a nurse practitioner who is specifically trained to provide care and psychosocial support to older adults, social worker, physical and occupational therapists, registered dietician, pharmacist and community health educator. The Home Based Care Team nurse practitioner will lead this care management team. Interaction with the team will primarily take place within the older adult's home. The "Telephone Based Care Team" (TBCT) is composed of a nurse care manager who will assess the older adult's current health status and provide referrals to other healthcare professionals as needed. Interaction with the "Telephone Based Care Team" will primarily take place over the phone.
Classification:
  Aging
  Alzheimer’s Disease
  Psychiatry - Geriatric/Older Adults
Eligibility Criteria: Check with study contact
How to Contact: Kristen Annis. Telephone: (860) 679-3812. Email: annis@uchc.edu
Enrollment Status/Comments: Enrolling/recruiting. For current recruitment status, please check with study contact.
Web Address: clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT02945085