CompletedNot Applicable

Quality of Life of the Piloted Individuals and a Cost-efficiency Analysis

Spain166 participantsStarted 2024-01-07

Plain-language summary

The increasing life expectancy and global aging population necessitate changes in long-term gerontological services based on Person-Centred Care approaches. This study aims to improve Person-Centred Care in geriatric centers through meaningful activities and the role of occupational therapists and direct care professionals in developing these activities. A descriptive cross-sectional quasi-experimental design was proposed, with 10 participants.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 110 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * That the direct care worker has a degree as a nursing assistant, dependency care technician, geroculturist or certificate of professionalism. * The worker must speak and understand Spanish. * The residence must offer service during the day, in the morning or afternoon shift. * Workers must have been with the department for more than 4 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Workers who work night shift only. * Workers on rotating shifts in all departments of the residence. * Workers absent at the time of the study due to temporary leave, vacations or other causes.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Qualitative analysis

Timeframe: 5 MONTHS

Multilevel analysis

Timeframe: 5 MONTHS

Student's t-tests

Timeframe: 5 MONTHS

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06628856

SponsorUniversidad de Burgos

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 110 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.