Dr. Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD
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Studies Dementia
Studies Telemedicine
2 reported clinical trials
4 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD is currently running
Music Therapy and Social Work Telehealth
for Healthy Aging
This study investigates the benefits of using telehealth services, specifically a combination of music therapy and social work support, to improve the well-being of older adults. Investigators are focusing on outcomes such as reduced loneliness, improved cognition, and how well older adults with and without dementia perceive the quality of the services received. This research is crucial because as the population ages and conditions like Alzheimer's become more prevalent, effective psychosocial interventions are needed. The collaborative telehealth approach of the intervention in this study strives to connect older adults to community and health-related services. Older adults experience challenges in accessing services related to transportation, social support, and finances. While the pandemic prompted a rapid shift of healthcare services online, including music therapy and social work, questions remain about the quality of this transition, especially for older adults who may not be familiar with or have the resources for telehealth. In this pilot study, investigators are studying music therapy and social work support through telehealth to understand how this approach can impact the well-being, cognition, and service quality for older adults, both with and without dementia. Social workers, who focus on improving well-being and addressing various needs, can leverage the therapeutic relationship built by music therapists to better identify and meet service needs. This pilot study builds on a feasibility project, which indicated that this collaborative framework is acceptable, valuable, and of interest to older adults, facilitating remote community connection. Through this research, investigators aim to evaluate the effectiveness of telehealth services for older adults to inform a future larger trial.
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Music Therapy
for Severe Dementia
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to learn if a music therapy treatment, called AMUSED, can improve engagement and reduce behavioral symptoms in older adults with severe dementia who live in care facilities. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is it feasible to conduct a full-scale trial of AMUSED? * Can investigators identify the best outcome measures to assess impact on behavioral symptoms of dementia? * Does speech offer a useful indicator of treatment effectiveness? Researchers will compare a group-based music therapy treatment to a reading activity to learn if music therapy leads to greater improvements in behavioral symptoms and speech patterns. Participants will: * Participate in either music therapy (includes live music, singing, and rhythmic instrument playing) or a reading group with stories about life and nature and talk about memories. * Attend small group sessions twice a week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting 40 minutes between lunch and dinner. * Be observed and assessed for behavioral symptoms, cognition, and speech several times during treatment and at a 4-week follow-up.
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More about Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 2 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD has experience with
- Collaborative Social Work Telehealth
- Independent Social Work Telehealth
- Music Therapy Telehealth
- AMUSED
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What does Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD specialize in?
Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD focuses on Dementia and Telemedicine. In particular, much of their work with Dementia has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Lexington Kentucky. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD has studied deeply?
Yes, Alaine E Reschke-Hernandez, PhD has studied treatments such as Collaborative Social Work Telehealth, Independent Social Work Telehealth, Music Therapy Telehealth.
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