Effects of Ward Cats in Patients With Substance Abuse, Depression and Psychosis at UPK Basel

November 5, 2018 updated by: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute

Effects of the Presence of Ward Cats on Patient Satisfaction and Ward Atmosphere for Patients With Substance Abuse, Depression and Psychosis at UPK Basel

The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between ward cats and patient satisfaction and stations atmosphere in patients with substance abuse, depression and psychosis. Moreover, we wanted to investigate the patients perception of the ward cats and the relationship between station atmosphere perceived by the employees working wards with and without cat at UKP Basel.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The following tools were used to address these aims:

  • Available MüPF data regarding patient satisfaction of 170 inpatients during 2016 was analyzed.
  • Available MüPF data regarding patient satisfaction of 151 inpatients during 2017 was analyzed.
  • 33 patients were interviewed regarding their perception of the cats
  • 30 staff members at the wards filled in questionnaires regarding station atmosphere (EssenCES)

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

388

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Switzerland
      • Basel, Switzerland, 4002
        • Universitäre Psychiatrische Kliniken Basel

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Inpatients at UPK Basel diagnosed with substance abuse, depression and psychosis as well as staff members working at these wards.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Inpatient of the 7 wards at UPK Basel diagnosed with substance abuse, depression and psychosis
  • staff working at these wards

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
ward cat
Patients and staff at wards that have a cat present
Other: cat
Cat living at the ward
no ward cat
Patients and staff at wards that have no cat present

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient satisfaction (MüPF)
Time Frame: August - Sept 2017
Questionnaire MüPF 27
August - Sept 2017

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
station atmosphere
Time Frame: August - Sept 2017
Questionnaire EssenCES filled out by staff members
August - Sept 2017
Patient satisfaction (interview)
Time Frame: August - Sept 2017
Patients ratings of satisfaction is assessed in a semi-structured interview
August - Sept 2017
Patients perception of cats
Time Frame: August - Sept 2017
Patients perception of cats is assessed in a semi-structured interview
August - Sept 2017

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Karin Hediger, Dr., University of Basel

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2017

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 15, 2017

Study Completion (Actual)

December 15, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

August 24, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 7, 2018

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 5, 2018

Last Verified

August 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2017-00540

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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