The Effect of an Training Program for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Bedridden Patients At … (NCT06758674) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of an Training Program for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Bedridden Patients At Home
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2024-11-01
Plain-language summary
Pressure ulcers are wounds that typically occur on bony prominences, primarily due to external factors such as pressure, friction, and shear, as well as internal factors related to the patient. These ulcers can lead to serious health issues and have a high incidence rate, negatively impacting patients' quality of life, increasing hospitalization duration, and adding to healthcare costs. Prevention of pressure ulcers is considered an important indicator of care quality worldwide and in our country. International guidelines emphasize key points for preventing pressure ulcers, including risk assessment, skin assessment and care, nutrition, repositioning, support surface use, documentation, and education.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being a home care patient who has registered to Izmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital Home Health Services Unit within the last month
* Being over 18 years of age
* Being bedridden
* Not having pressure sores on any part of the body
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who died during the data collection and follow-up process
* Changed their home/changed caregivers and/or did not speak Turkish
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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