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，目前我已经完成了一个 由国家老龄问题研究所资助的多样性补充（3 P30 AG 035982 - 07 S1）。我的研究训练 在老龄化，流行病学和健康的差距结合我最近的经验， 社区参与的研究和进行阿尔茨海默病和相关疾病的临床评估 痴呆症（ADRD），为我提供了一个基础，追求我的目标，建立一个独立的 研究计划，以解决拉丁美洲人所经历的ADRD的差异。K 01职业发展 奖项旨在填补我感兴趣的领域的培训中的额外空白，使我朝着目标前进， 包括1）发展循证ADRD护理的先进知识和技能; 2）获得先进的 进行卫生系统研究的知识和技能; 3）获得收集 分析定性数据。我将大大受益于保护的时间和提供的培训计划， 这个奖项完成我的培训，成功地开发了一个独立的研究计划，重点是 解决拉丁美洲人在ADRD方面的差异。K 01机制将为我提供专用的 时间来提高我在循证ADRD护理，卫生系统研究和 质性研究除了这些培训经验，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ADRD护理的当前初级护理模式，以确定 提供哪些服务以及如何在各种环境中提供这些服务; 2）测试可行性， 拉丁联盟的可接受性，一种减少ADRD诊断和护理差异的卫生系统方法 拉丁美洲人的经历我迄今为止的训练将为我获得第一手资料提供坚实的基础 在我的培训存在差距的领域的经验。K 01奖将提供财政援助， 保护成功实现这些培训目标和提供成功过渡所需的时间 走向独立

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.