Improving dementia care through innovative room design
Memory Care of the Future: Improving the Quality of Dementia Care Through Innovative Redesign of the Memory Care Environment
This study is trying out new room designs with technology to see if they can make life better for people with dementia living in care facilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT04350060 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals with dementia by redesigning their living environments with technological improvements. The approach involves retrofitting rooms in a memory care unit to create a more supportive and engaging atmosphere for residents. By implementing these changes, the study seeks to assess the impact on the well-being and care quality for patients diagnosed with dementia. The methodology focuses on direct observation and feedback from both patients and caregivers to evaluate the effectiveness of the new environment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients currently residing at the Arbor Terrace memory care unit who have a diagnosis of dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are hospice care recipients with a life expectancy of less than 30 days will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the quality of life for dementia patients by creating more conducive living spaces.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing interest in enhancing dementia care environments, this specific approach of retrofitting rooms with technology is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients currently residing at Arbor Terrace memory care unit * Patients diagnosed with dementia Exclusion Criteria: * Hospice patients with less than 30 days of life expectancy at the time of enrollment
Where this trial is running
Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ying Ying Chen, MD — Mayo Clinic
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.