CompletedNot Applicable

Interventional Validation Study (WeTakeCare-Project)

13 participantsStarted 2016-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to validate the prototype of the WeTakeCare- system in the real environment (=end users homes) and is embedded in Work-Package 4 (validation and evaluation) with the following main tasks: T4.1. Definition of methodologies and protocols T4.2. First validation: concept assessment T4.3. Second validation: functional assessment T4.4. Third validation: real environment T4.5. Final check Within the validation phase III of our project the investigators want to validate the contents of our fitness and information software WeTakeCare with the target group: elderly and their unprofessional caregivers. It runs on the Microsoft Kinect-System, which is authorised in Switzerland, and is in accordance with the prescribing information. The fitness- and information software contains information about strategies and devices which are available in case an older person is not able to perform the everyday movements in a safe and easy way. Aim of the training and information software is to support elderly to stay independent from others help as long as possible. The mentioned software is not a medical or therapeutical treatment or a medical or therapeutical product. Performed exercises or presented information are highly regarded in the interest of safety and protection of the participants, and serves to prevent physical restrictions or damage . There is only minimal risk or burden for the participants; the contents of the intervention itself (training of basic motor skills, instruction of strategies and the use of assistive devices to (partly) compensate restrictions in ADL performance, enablement of caregivers) are a standard in rehabilitation of elderly. The investigators expect the start of the third validation in October 2015.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elderly * Healthy elderly with mild to moderate restrictions in performance of ADL, support from an informal caregiver * aged \> 50 years * living in the German-speaking part of Switzerland * with self-perceived reduced abilities in the performance of ADL and help from an informal caregiver Caregivers * aged \> 18 years * expenditure of care \> i.e. 1-2 times/week; \> 1-2 hrs/week,… Elderly and caregivers * Informed Consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form) * Good knowledge of German language * Availability of internet connection Exclusion Criteria: * Elderly and caregivers * presence of environmental risk factors inhibiting the safe accomplishment of the study Elderly * Medical restrictions or instability such as * History of epilepsy * Severe cardiovascular disorders * Severe neurological disorders * Surgery less than 3 months ago * Recent fractures (\< 6 weeks ago and/or instable) * moderate to severe depression * non- correctible hearing and/or visual impairment * progressive or terminal illness * cognitive restrictions (MMSE score \< 24) * high risk of falling * Severe restrictions in ADL performance * living in a care facility * receiving professional care

What they're measuring

Measuring a change with the assessment "Performance Quality Rating Scale" (PQRS)

Timeframe: Measured in Baseline and Endpoint after 3 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02899975

SponsorZurich University of Applied Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05