CAREGİVER TRAİNİNG AND PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTİON İN HOME CARE (CARE-PU)

December 17, 2025 updated by: Perihan ARAÇLIOĞLU, Bartın Unıversity

THE EFFECT OF TRAİNİNG PROVİDED TO CAREGİVERS ON PREVENTİNG PRESSURE ULCERS İN PATİENTS RECEİVİNG HOME CARE SERVİCES

Pressure ulcers are a significant health problem commonly seen in home care patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility, negatively affecting their quality of life. The knowledge and skills of caregivers play a crucial role in preventing these ulcers.

This study aims to examine whether training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care reduces the risk of pressure ulcer formation. As part of the study, caregivers will receive training on pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, pressure protection methods, and appropriate care practices.

The pressure ulcer risk levels of patients will be assessed before and after the training, and the effect of the training will be compared. The results are expected to contribute to the development of caregiver training in home care services and the prevention of pressure ulcers.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pressure ulcers are a common health problem among patients receiving home care services and experiencing limited mobility. They are preventable but can lead to serious consequences. Prolonged pressure, compromised skin integrity, malnutrition, and inadequate care practices play a significant role in the development of these ulcers. The knowledge and skill level of caregivers providing care to patients in the home environment is a decisive factor in preventing pressure ulcers.

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care services on the risk of pressure ulcer development in patients. Patients receiving home care services who are at risk of pressure ulcers and the individuals providing care to these patients will be included in the study.

The training program for caregivers will cover pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning frequency, pressure-reducing practices, hygiene, and basic skin care. The training will be delivered using structured training materials.

Within the scope of the study, the risk of pressure ulcers in patients will be measured using an appropriate risk assessment scale before and after the training. The findings aim to reveal the role of caregiver training in the prevention of pressure ulcers in home care services.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

57

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 (Türkiye)
    • Merkez
      • Bartın, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 74100
        • Bartın University

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Inclusion Criteria

The study includes:

  • Patients registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
  • Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
  • Caregivers of patients classified as high or medium risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
  • • Caring for a patient who is not cared for by different individuals,
  • Aged 18 years or older,
  • Able to speak Turkish,
  • Without speech or hearing problems,
  • Cognitive competence sufficient to understand and answer questions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • • Not registered with the Home Care Health Unit,

    • Whose patient is classified as low risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
    • • Those with more than one caregiver,
    • Those who did not agree to participate in the study,
    • Those under the age of 18,
    • Those who did not speak Turkish,
    • Those with speech and hearing problems,
    • Caregivers who did not have the cognitive ability to understand and answer the questions were not included in the study.

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Caregiver Training Intervention
In this section, a structured training program aimed at preventing pressure ulcers will be implemented for individuals providing care to patients receiving home care services. The training program covers pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning techniques, care approaches to reduce pressure, and basic skin care. The training aims to improve caregivers' knowledge and care practices.
Behavioral: Caregiver Training Program
A structured education program for caregivers about pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, and care practices for pressure reduction.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
Time Frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after training
The pressure ulcer risk level of home care patients will be assessed before and after the caregiver training using a validated pressure ulcer risk assessment tool.
Baseline and 4 weeks after training
Pressure Ulcer Risk Level
Time Frame: Baseline and 3 weeks after training
The risk level of pressure ulcer development in patients receiving home care services will be measured using a valid risk assessment tool before and after the training provided to caregivers.
Baseline and 3 weeks after training

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Bartın Unıversity

Investigators

  • Study Director: Elif Karahan, PhD, Bartın Unıversity
  • Study Director: Sevim ÇELİK, PhD, Bartın Unıversity
  • Study Director: Sibel ALTINTAŞ, PhD, Bartın Unıversity

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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)

July 12, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

June 20, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 17, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 17, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

December 31, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 31, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 17, 2025

Last Verified

December 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2024-SBB-0615

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations.

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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