Using digital life stories to enhance care for older adults with dementia
Official title: A Digital Life Story to Support Person-centred Care for Older Adults With Dementia: Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives
Run by Blekinge Institute of Technology · NCT06337201 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Blekinge Institute of Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Karlskrona, Blekinge County) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 15, 2022 |
| Main results expected | January 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 29, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06337201 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals who incorporate life stories into their daily care routines for older adults with dementia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not receiving care from healthcare professionals utilizing life stories may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While the use of life stories in dementia care has been explored, this specific digital approach is relatively novel and may offer new insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare professionals using a life story in daily care. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.