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

> **NIH NIH K01** · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · 2020 · $123,779

## Abstract

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.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9977455
- **Project number:** 1K01MD014177-01A1
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- **Principal Investigator:** Jaime Perales Puchalt
- **Activity code:** K01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $123,779
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-06-01 → 2025-01-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9977455

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9977455, Feasibility of a Novel Systems Approach for Improving Utilization of Alzheimer's Disease Services Among Latinos Attending Primary Care Practices (1K01MD014177-01A1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9977455. Licensed CC0.

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