NCT00875706

Brief Summary

This study aimed to explore the feasibility of an educational intervention to strengthen workplace learning systems in four VA Community Living Centers (CLCs).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
45

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2009

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 1, 2009

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 3, 2009

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2009

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2011

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

November 24, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

April 24, 2015

Status Verified

August 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

April 1, 2009

Results QC Date

October 10, 2014

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Nursing HomesImplementation of innovative programsNursing staffNurses' aidesEducational models

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Completion of Training Intervention

    This outcome measures the number of participants that fully completed the training intervention.

    This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.

  • Facility Implementation of Trainings

    This measure assesses the number of participating facilities (4) that implemented trainings in their own facilities upon completion of our educational training intervention.

    This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.

  • Number of Participants in Pilot Surveys

    This outcome measures the number of participants that completed the survey during the pilot in order to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study.

    This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.

  • Number of Participants in Pilot Interviews

    This outcome measures the number of participants that participated in interviews that were conducted during the pilot in order to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study.

    This outcome was assessed at the end of the 1 year pilot study.

Study Arms (3)

Training Feasibility

OTHER

4 sites will receive the training intervention to determine the feasibility of the train-the trainer approach. The educational intervention is included in this arm.

Behavioral: Educational Intervention

Data Collection - Survey

OTHER

Survey data collection tools will be piloted to assess feasibility of survey administration and development of the survey for future studies. This tools were piloted in sites where the educational intervention was administered.

Behavioral: Educational Intervention

Data Collection - Interview

OTHER

Interview data collection tools will be piloted to assess feasibility of interview administration and development of the interview protocol for future studies. This tools were piloted in sites where the educational intervention was administered.

Behavioral: Educational Intervention

Interventions

The intervention consists of two (2) different types of training, both to be delivered through a train-the-trainer approach. The first of these is coaching-supervision training for nurse managers and other supervisory personnel in the CLC units. The second component is a one-day training for DCWs on communication and managing problem behaviors associated with dementia. These two trainings build on validated training models that have been developed by PHINational, but will be adapted and customized to include VA-developed clinical content on the management of problem behaviors associated with dementia.

Data Collection - InterviewData Collection - SurveyTraining Feasibility

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • VA Employees: psychologists, nurse-managers and front-line nursing care staff assigned to CLCs will be included

You may not qualify if:

  • Those not working in the CLC,
  • Those working in the CLC but not involved in the training intervention that is the focus of the study (e.g. Environment Management Service personnel, dietary personnel)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dementia

Interventions

Early Intervention, Educational

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurocognitive DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Child Health ServicesCommunity Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesPreventive Health Services

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr. Carol VanDeusen Lukas
Organization
Department of Veterans Affairs

Study Officials

  • Carol VanDeusen-Lukas, EdD

    VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 1, 2009

First Posted

April 3, 2009

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion

March 1, 2011

Study Completion

March 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 24, 2015

Results First Posted

November 24, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-08

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