The Effect of Person-Centered Care Applied to Patients With Dementia on Nutritional Status (Dementia)

December 20, 2023 updated by: Busra Kul, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of person-centered care on nutritional status of patients with dementia.

In this study, we think that since the practices that reduce the eating difficulties of patients with dementia and prevent possible problems will be applied in a person-centered manner, a different perspective will be developed in this field and will affect the care of the patients more positively.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In line with the observations made and the patient's wishes, Montessori application, landscaping, special equipment such as high-contrast colored crockery, flatware, and spill-free containers, positive communication, effectiveness Person-centered care interventions such as activities will be implemented and their effects on nutritional status will be evaluated (Pre-test - post-test).

test randomized control group experimental design). No intervention will be made to the control group, they will only be observed.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

55

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • Turkey
    • Sıslı
      • Istanbul, Sıslı, Turkey, 34394
        • Turkey

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

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being over 65 years old,
  • Being diagnosed with dementia
  • Being able to step on the scale (no lower extremity loss)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Acute disease state (pneumonia),
  • Patients with PEG,
  • Patients with severe visual and hearing impairment,
  • Mild dementia patients,
  • Parkinson's patients,
  • Patients with head trauma

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

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: EXPERIMENT I
Reminiscence therapy intervention group
Behavioral: Reminiscence Therapy
Old objects and pictures of old objects that facilitate remembering about weekly topics will be taken to the institution by the researcher, and individuals within the scope of the research will be asked for their own photographs, if any.
Experimental: EXPERIMENT II
Montessori application initiative group
Behavioral: Montessori application
Drill toy Matching puzzle Chickpeas, rice sorting Lock, zipper Counting beans Making a tie Taking and pouring food with a scoop
Experimental: EXPERIMENT III
Environmental initiative group
Behavioral: Environmental Layout
Dining place Music Lighting Heat
Experimental: EXPERIMENT IV
Application of contrast ergonomic special equipment initiative group
Behavioral: Application of contrast ergonomic special equipment
White tablecloth Beveled red blue and yellow blue plate Ergonomic yellow and red fork, spoon and cup
No Intervention: CONTROL GROUP
ORDINARY CARE

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Edfed score
Time Frame: one month
Change in edfed score after one month of application
one month

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

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)

December 20, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 20, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 20, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

January 5, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 5, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 20, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IstanbulUC-2022/10

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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