Online nurse-assisted eye screening for elderly home healthcare patients
Online Nurse-assisted Eye-screening in Home Healthcare; Implementation Study and Economic Evaluation, from an Individual, Healthcare and Socio-political Perspective
This study tests whether an online eye screening program, helped by nurses, can improve eye care for elderly patients at home and save money by catching vision problems early.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam) |
| Trial ID | NCT06058637 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the cost-effectiveness of an online eye screening program assisted by nurses for elderly patients receiving home healthcare. The program aims to detect eye complaints that may lead to severe visual impairment, which often goes unnoticed by patients and caregivers. By utilizing community nurses to conduct screenings in the home environment, the study seeks to improve access to eye care and facilitate timely referrals for treatment. The research will evaluate the outcomes of this approach in terms of both health benefits and cost savings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are elderly individuals aged 65 and older who receive home healthcare and can understand the Dutch language.
Not a fit: Patients with very serious health conditions or cognitive impairments that prevent participation in research may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve early detection and treatment of eye diseases in elderly patients, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using community nurses for eye screening, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria * Patients receive home healthcare for health problems * 65 years or older * Understanding of the Dutch language * Cognitive ability to participate in research (six-item Mini Mental State Examination: score \>3) Exclusion criteria * Very serious health condition of the patient (i.e. terminal illness, receiving palliative home care) * Cognitively unable to participate in research (e.g. late stage Alzheimer's/Dementia, Parkinson's) (six-item Mini Mental State Examination: score ≤3) * Having received an optometric or ophthalmic consultation within the last 6 months
Where this trial is running
Amsterdam
- Amsterdam UMC — Amsterdam, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ruth van Nispen — Amsterdam UMC - VUmc
- Study coordinator: Vera Rooth
- Email: v.rooth@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: 0031204445037
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.