Using digital life stories to enhance care for older adults with dementia
A Digital Life Story to Support Person-centred Care for Older Adults With Dementia: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives
This study tests if using digital life stories can help caregivers provide better, more personalized care for older adults with dementia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Blekinge Institute of Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlskrona, Blekinge County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06337201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on the implementation of digital life stories to support person-centred care for older adults with dementia. Healthcare professionals will utilize these life stories to enhance communication and provide tailored care, thereby fostering a sense of security for patients and their caregivers. The life stories can be presented in various formats, including digital applications, to accommodate the growing use of technology among older adults. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of these life stories in improving care practices and patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals who incorporate life stories into their daily care routines for older adults with dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care from healthcare professionals utilizing life stories may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of care and communication for patients with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of life stories in dementia care has been explored, this specific digital approach is relatively novel and may offer new insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals using a life story in daily care. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where this trial is running
Karlskrona, Blekinge County
- Blekinge Institute of Technology — Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Helén D Dellkvist, PhD student
- Email: helen.dellkvist@bth.se
- Phone: +46732313417
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.