Will “social distancing” lead to future “research distancing”: A reflection on COVID-19 impacts on Alzheimer's disease research

Shoshana H. Bardach, Allison K. Gibson, Elizabeth K. Rhodus, Gregory A. Jicha

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Abstract

Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has dramatically altered everyday life, including the field of Alzheimer's disease (AD) research. This perspective article explores some of the ways in which COVID-19 has already impacted the field, anticipates some of the long-lasting effects, and explores strategies for addressing current and future needs. Areas of impact include study integrity, regulatory and industry issues, and participant engagement. Proposed strategies for addressing these challenges include analytic methods to deal with large degrees of missing data and development of patient-centered, user-friendly, remote data collection tools and assessments. We also highlight the importance of maintaining participant well-being as a first and constant priority.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere12045
JournalAlzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2020

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© 2020 The Authors. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Alzheimer's Association.

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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