The burgeoning prevalence and devastating public health implications of Alzheimer's disease (AD) demand a concomitant increase in AD-related research and education. The primary objectives of the Education and Information Core are to facilitate the recruitment and retention of subjects into research protocols and clinical trials, emphasizing ethnic minority and rural populations;and to develop and maintain innovative programs that provide professional staff with clinical and research skills related to AD and other dementias. This proposal outlines a detailed set of integrated outreach and educational activities designed to meet our overarching objectives while responding to the education and outreach needs of the local communities surrounding the University of Pittsburgh ADRC. The activities of this Core will be systematically evaluated to measure their effects on immediate outcomes specific to each activity, as well as their contribution to the Core's overarching objectives. Key features of this Core include a commitment to ongoing needs assessment within our community of interest, and a quality improvement approach to continually increasing the rigor of our evaluation processes.

Public Health Relevance

The successful execution of clinical research on Alzeimer's disease hinges upon the availability and willingness of human subjects to participate in research protocols and clinical trials. The bulk of activities associated with this Core are designed to engage large and representative pools of older adults in clinical research on AD, thereby advancing the overall mission of this ADRC.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50AG005133-31
Application #
8662593
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1-ZIJ-4)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2014-04-01
Budget End
2015-03-31
Support Year
31
Fiscal Year
2014
Total Cost
$173,557
Indirect Cost
$59,167
Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Type
DUNS #
004514360
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213
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