NCT06191172

The Effect of Person-Centered Care Applied to Patients With Dementia on Nutritional Status

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 55 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of person-centered care on nutritional status of patients with dementia. In this study, we think that since the practices that reduce the eating difficulties of patients with dementia and prevent possible problems will be applied in a person-centered manner, a different perspective will be developed in this field and will affect the care of the patients more positively.

Detailed description

In line with the observations made and the patient\'s wishes, Montessori application, landscaping, special equipment such as high-contrast colored crockery, flatware, and spill-free containers, positive communication, effectiveness Person-centered care interventions such as activities will be implemented and their effects on nutritional status will be evaluated (Pre-test - post-test). test randomized control group experimental design). No intervention will be made to the control group, they will only be observed.

Conditions

• Dementia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Reminiscence Therapy	Old objects and pictures of old objects that facilitate remembering about weekly topics will be taken to the institution by the researcher, and individuals within the scope of the research will be asked for their own photographs, if any.
BEHAVIORAL	Montessori application	Drill toy Matching puzzle Chickpeas, rice sorting Lock, zipper Counting beans Making a tie Taking and pouring food with a scoop
BEHAVIORAL	Environmental Layout	Dining place Music Lighting Heat
BEHAVIORAL	Application of contrast ergonomic special equipment	White tablecloth Beveled red blue and yellow blue plate Ergonomic yellow and red fork, spoon and cup

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-12-20
• Primary completion: 2024-04-01
• Completion: 2024-06-01
• First posted: 2024-01-05
• Last updated: 2024-01-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)