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GAPcareAD: A Brief Emergency Department Intervention to Address Post-Fall Care Needs of Persons Living With Dementia and Care Partners
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
Persons living with dementia (PLWD) are at significantly increased risk for falls, which are the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in this population and contribute to serious injuries, functional decline, and caregiver burden. GAPcareAD is an ED-initiated, caregiver-inclusive intervention designed to address fall risk at the point of care. This multi-site trial will compare GAPcareAD (intervention) to usual care for 350 PLWD and caregivers after a fall.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
700
Start Date
2026-09-30
Completion Date
2031-03-31
Last Updated
2026-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Fall Prevention
GAPcareAD - Pharmacists perform medication review and recommend modifying fall risk increasing medication. PTs perform fall risk assessments and tailor recommendations based on fall risk and patient's gait, balance, and mobility impairments. Through purposeful engagement by staff, caregivers are encouraged to contribute to the action plans.