Modeling and evaluating evidence-based continuing education program in nursing home dementia care (MEDCED)-training of care home staff to reduce use of restraint in care home residents with dementia. A cluster randomized controlled trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingelin Testad ◽  
Tone Elin Mekki ◽  
Oddvar Førland ◽  
Christine Øye ◽  
Eva Marie Tveit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Home Staff ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cluster Randomized

scholarly journals A tablet-based intervention for activating nursing home residents with dementia: results from a cluster-randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Julie L. O’Sullivan ◽  
Sonia Lech ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Ulrike Grittner ◽  
Jan-Niklas Voigt-Antons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Psychotropic Medication ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cluster Randomized

Abstract Objectives: To investigate global and momentary effects of a tablet-based non-pharmacological intervention for nursing home residents living with dementia. Design: Cluster-randomized controlled trial. Setting: Ten nursing homes in Germany were randomly allocated to the tablet-based intervention (TBI, 5 units) or conventional activity sessions (CAS, 5 units). Participants: N = 162 residents with dementia. Intervention: Participants received regular TBI (n = 80) with stimulating activities developed to engage people with dementia or CAS (n = 82) for 8 weeks. Measurements: Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES-I, primary outcome), Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease scale, QUALIDEM scale, Neuropsychiatric Inventory, Geriatric Depression Scale, and psychotropic medication (secondary outcomes). Momentary quality of life was assessed before and after each activity session. Participants and staff were blinded until the collection of baseline data was completed. Data were analyzed with linear mixed-effects models. Results: Levels of apathy decreased slightly in both groups (mean decrease in AES-I of .61 points, 95% CI −3.54, 2.33 for TBI and .36 points, 95% CI −3.27, 2.55 for CAS). Group difference in change of apathy was not statistically significant (β = .25; 95% CI 3.89, 4.38, p = .91). This corresponds to a standardized effect size (Cohen’s d) of .02. A reduction of psychotropic medication was found for TBI compared to CAS. Further analyses revealed a post-intervention improvement in QUALIDEM scores across both groups and short-term improvements of momentary quality of life in the CAS group. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that interventions involving tailored activities have a beneficial impact on global and momentary quality of life in nursing home residents with dementia. Although we found no clear advantage of TBI compared to CAS, tablet computers can support delivery of non-pharmacological interventions in nursing homes and facilitate regular assessments of fluctuating momentary states.

Multidisciplinary nutritional support for undernutrition in nursing home and home-care: A cluster randomized controlled trial

Nutrition ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Marie Beck ◽  
Annette Gøgsig Christensen ◽  
Birthe Stenbæk Hansen ◽  
Signe Damsbo-Svendsen ◽  
Tina Kreinfeldt Skovgaard Møller
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Nutritional Support ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cluster Randomized

Effectiveness of a Diabetes Education Program based on Tailored interventions and Theory of Planned Behaviour: Cluster randomized controlled trial protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 427-438
Author(s):  
Jorge Caro‐Bautista ◽  
Francisca Villa‐Estrada ◽  
Alberto Gómez‐González ◽  
Inmaculada Lupiáñez‐Pérez ◽  
Juan Carlos Morilla‐Herrera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Trial Protocol ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Tailored Interventions ◽  
Cluster Randomized

An exploratory cluster randomized controlled trial of group exercise on mobility and depression in care home residents

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Brittle ◽  
Smitaa Patel ◽  
Christine Wright ◽  
Sabrina Baral ◽  
Pam Versfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Cluster Randomized
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