Experimental Control Investigation of the Impact of Assistive Technology on the User-caregiver Dyad: a Multi-site Trial (ATUTI)
14 février 2014 mis à jour par: Louise Demers, Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Geriatrie de Montreal
Experimental Control Investigation of the Impact of an Assistive Technology Updating and Tune up Intervention on the User-caregiver Dyad: a Multi-site Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of an assistive technology updating and tune up intervention on users and their caregivers. This intervention includes 4 components:
- an in-residence assessment of the mobility preferences of the older person and his/her caregiver
- a detailed review of forms of assistance, technological and human, that are currently being used
- recommendations by an occupational therapist for possible changes in the older person's mobility assistive technology or assistance strategy
- therapist negotiation of an mobility assistive technology updating and tune-up intervention plan with the individual and his or her caregiver. The intervention is provided to the immediate treatment following the administration of baseline measures and the delayed intervention group six weeks later, after an additional baseline measurement. The treatment is six weeks long and the follow-up is 26 weeks.
Hypothesis 1: For community-dwelling older people, an intervention that increases the appropriateness of existing or new assistive technology(AT) for mobility or self-care will alter established patterns of human assistance, such that caregiver burden is reduced or eliminated.
Hypothesis 2: At the same time, AT users will report less difficulty in mobility or self-care, as well as enhanced subjective well-being, and satisfaction with their modified personal assistance strategy.
Hypothesis 3: Following the AT intervention, caregivers will report reduced physical and/or psychological demands and increased satisfaction with their caregiving-related activities compared with
- the pre-intervention period
- caregivers in a delayed intervention control group. Hypothesis 4: Decreased physical and/or psychological demands on helpers will be associated with increases in device users' satisfaction with their personal assistance strategies.
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Complété
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Réel)
88
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Lieux d'étude
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British Columbia
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Vancovuer, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 5K3
- Simon Fraser University
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Quebec
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Centre de santé et des services sociaux de Bordeaux-Cartierville--St-Laurent
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- the Centre de santé et des services sociaux Cavendish
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- the Centre de santé et des services sociaux de Laval
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Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
65 ans et plus (Adulte plus âgé)
Accepte les volontaires sains
Non
Sexes éligibles pour l'étude
Tout
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Users: Aged 65 years and over
- Have moderate to severe disability that limits their ability to move from place to place independently and/or to perform self-care activities.
- Living at home
- Receiving 2 or more hour per week of assistance with mobility and/or self-care activities from a non-professional, caregiver who is also willing to take part in the study.
- Those caregivers will be adults aged 18 years and over.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Assistive technology users will be excluded if they have severe aphasia, are currently on a community occupational therapist caseload, or are unable to communicate in English or French.
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Traitement
- Répartition: Randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
- Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)
Armes et Interventions
Groupe de participants / Bras |
Intervention / Traitement |
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Expérimental: Immediate intervention
Subjects and their caregivers randomized to this arm receive the intervention immediately after baseline data is collected.
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This intervention includes 4 components: 1) an in-residence assessment of the mobility preferences of the older person and his/her caregiver; 2) a detailed review of forms of assistance, technological and human, that are currently being used; 3) recommendations by an occupational therapist for possible changes in the older person's mobility assistive technology or assistance strategy; and 4) therapist negotiation of an mobility assistive technology updating and tune-up intervention plan with the individual and his or her caregiver.
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Expérimental: Delayed Intervention
Subjects and their caregivers who are randomized to this group will receive the intervention after baseline measurements are administered twice (6 weeks apart).
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This intervention includes 4 components: 1) an in-residence assessment of the mobility preferences of the older person and his/her caregiver; 2) a detailed review of forms of assistance, technological and human, that are currently being used; 3) recommendations by an occupational therapist for possible changes in the older person's mobility assistive technology or assistance strategy; and 4) therapist negotiation of an mobility assistive technology updating and tune-up intervention plan with the individual and his or her caregiver.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Délai |
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Assessment of Life Habits
Délai: baseline (1or 2 times), 6 weeks (immediately after intervention), 16 weeks later
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baseline (1or 2 times), 6 weeks (immediately after intervention), 16 weeks later
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Caregivers: Caregiver Assistive Technology Outcome Measure
Délai: base line (1 or 2), 6 weeks (immediately after intervention), 16 weeks later
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base line (1 or 2), 6 weeks (immediately after intervention), 16 weeks later
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Délai |
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Individually Prioritized Problem Assessment
Délai: Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Functional Autonomy Measurement System
Délai: Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Psychological Impact of Assistive Devices Scale
Délai: Imediately after intervention. 16 weeks later
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Imediately after intervention. 16 weeks later
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Satisfaction with Personal Assistance Strategy
Délai: Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Baseline (1 or 2 times), Immediately after intervention, 16 weeks later
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
C'est ici que vous trouverez les personnes et les organisations impliquées dans cette étude.
Les enquêteurs
- Chercheur principal: Louise Demers, PhD, Université de Montréal
Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude
1 juin 2009
Achèvement primaire (Réel)
1 août 2011
Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)
1 août 2011
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
24 juin 2009
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
24 juin 2009
Première publication (Estimation)
25 juin 2009
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Estimation)
19 février 2014
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
14 février 2014
Dernière vérification
1 février 2014
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Mots clés
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- CRIUM-8317
- NIDRR: H133A060062
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