Educational Video to Improve Nursing Home Care in End-Stage Dementia
Educational Video to Improve Nursing Home Care in End-Stage Dementia
Overall Status:
Recruiting
Brief Description:
This 5-year randomized controlled trial will determine the effect of an educational video for professional caregivers on the care of nursing homes residents with advanced dementia.
Patient Qualifications:
| Min Age | Max Age | Gender | Healthy Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|
65 Years | N/A | Both | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosis of dementia (any type), with Global Deteriorazation Scale (GDS) score of 7
- Nursing home stay of more than 30 days
- Family member or friend who can speak English and either lives within a 60-mile radius of Boston or can come to the resident's nursing home for an interview
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cognitive impairment due to causes other than dementia (for example, head trauma)
- Stay in a short-term, subacute skilled nursing facility
Detailed Description:
This trial will determine the effect of a 12-minute educational video for professional caregivers describing three levels of care for advanced dementia—intensive, basic, and comfort. A total of 360 nursing home residents with advanced dementia in 20 nursing homes will be recruited. Ten nursing homes will test the video intervention; the other 10 will perform the usual care. Each resident will have a knowledgeable family member or friend who will be interviewed. Outcomes, including decisions about hospitalization and levels of care, will be compared.
Locations:
| Map Marker | City | State | Zip Code | Status | Primary Contact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Geolocation is 42.2832142, -71.1270268 | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center | Boston | Massachusetts | 02131 | Recruiting |
Lead Sponsor:
| Agency |
|---|
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston |
Collaborator Sponsor:
| Agency |
|---|
National Institute on Aging (NIA) |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Facility Investigators:
| Name | Role | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
Susan L. Mitchell, MD | Principal Investigator | Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston |
Angelo Volandes, MD | Principal Investigator | Massachusetts General Hospital |
Study Contact:
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
Ruth Carroll, RN | 617-971-5314 |
Locations
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01774799 (follow link to view full record on ct.gov in new window)
Official Title:
Educational Video to Improve Nursing Home Care in End-stage Dementia
Study Start Date:
March 2013
Study End Date:
February 2018
Disease Stage:
Late
Enrollment:
720
