Improving care for LGBTQ seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia
Training the Long-Term Services and Supports Dementia Care Workforce in Provision of Care to Sexual and Gender Minority Residents
This study is testing whether training staff to provide better care for LGBTQ seniors with Alzheimer's can improve their support and services.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 760 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT05530590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the care provided to sexual and gender minority seniors suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias by training long-term services and supports (LTSS) staff in culturally responsive care. It employs a randomized controlled trial design with three arms: in-person training, online training, and a waitlist control group. The study will assess the impact of these training methods on organizational factors and staff competencies over a six-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are licensed nursing and housing service providers in Minnesota who are willing to participate in training and assessments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak or read English may not benefit from this study due to language barriers in the training materials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved care and support for LGBTQ seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting LGBTQ seniors with Alzheimer's, similar culturally responsive training programs have shown promise in improving care outcomes in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * licensure in Minnesota to provide nursing and/or as a housing with services establishment * Willingness to undertake a policy and environment review at baseline and 6 months later * having at least 5 managers/ supervisors and 5 staff. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who cannot speak and read English
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Simon Rosser, PhD,MPH — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Simon Rosser, PhD,MPH
- Email: rosser@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-624-0358
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.