Feasibility of a Novel Systems Approach for Improving Utilization of Alzheimer's Disease Services Among Latinos Attending Primary Care Practices

摘要 我接受了老龄化和健康差距流行病学的研究生培训，目前我已经完成了 国家老龄研究所资助的多样性补充(3P30AG035982-07S1)。我的研究训练 在老龄化、流行病学和健康差距方面，结合我最近在 社区参与的阿尔茨海默病及其相关疾病的研究和临床评估 痴呆症(ADRD)，为我追求建立独立的 研究计划，以解决拉美裔人在ADRD中遇到的差异。本K01职业发展 该奖项旨在填补我感兴趣领域的培训空白，推动我朝着自己的目标前进， 包括1)发展循证ADRD护理方面的先进知识和技能；2)获得先进的 进行卫生系统研究的知识和技能，以及3)获得收集知识和培训 并对定性数据进行分析。我将从保护的时间和提供的培训计划中受益匪浅 这次获奖是为了完成我的培训，成功地制定一个专注于独立研究的计划 解决拉美裔在ADRD方面遇到的不平等问题。K01机制将为我提供专门的 是时候提高我在循证ADRD保健、卫生系统研究和 定性研究。除了这些培训经验外，我还提出了一个独特的研究建议 符合我的学习目标。我计划1)检查当前ADRD护理的初级保健模式，以确定 在各种环境中提供什么服务以及如何提供这些服务；2)测试可行性和 Alianza Latina的可接受性，这是一种卫生系统减少ADRD诊断和护理差异的方法 拉美人经历过的。到目前为止，我的培训将为我在获得第一手资料时提供坚实的基础 在我的培训中存在差距的领域的经验。K01奖将提供经济援助和 成功实现这些培训目标并提供成功过渡所需的受保护时间 为独立干杯。

Abstract I underwent graduate training in aging and health disparities epidemiology and I have currently completed a Diversity Supplement funded by the National Institute on Aging (3P30AG035982-07S1). My research training in aging, epidemiology and health disparities combined with my more recent experience in conducting community-engaged research and conducting clinical assessment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), provides me with a foundation for pursuing my goal of establishing an independent research program to address disparities in ADRD experienced by Latinos. This K01 Career Development Award is designed to fill additional gaps in training in my areas of interest to move me towards my goals, including 1) Developing advanced knowledge and skills in evidence-based ADRD care; 2) Gaining advanced knowledge and skills to conduct health systems research and 3) Gaining knowledge and training in collecting and analyzing qualitative data. I would benefit greatly from the protected time and the training plan provided by this award to complete my training to successfully develop an independent research program focused on addressing disparities in ADRD experienced by Latinos. The K01 mechanism will support me with dedicated time to advance my knowledge and skills in evidence-based ADRD care, health systems research and qualitative research. In addition to these training experiences, I have proposed a unique research proposal in line with my learning objectives. I plan to 1) Examine the current primary care models of ADRD care to identify what services are offered and how they are delivered across a variety of settings and 2) Test the feasibility and acceptability of Alianza Latina, a health systems approach to reduce disparities in ADRD diagnosis and care experienced by Latinos. My training to date will provide a solid foundation to build upon as I gain first-hand experience in areas where gaps in my training exist. The K01 award will provide the financial assistance and protected time necessary to successfully achieve these training objectives and provide a successful transition to independence.