The Integration of Sensor Technology in Disposable Pads: a Needs Assessment in Nursing Homes
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to explore the criteria and conditions for the integration of sensor technology in disposable pads according to the needs and opinions of residents with incontinence, healthcare workers, and policymakers in nursing homes.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Jun 2020
Shorter than P25 for all trials
3 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 15, 2020
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 25, 2020
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 30, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 13, 2020
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 12, 2021
CompletedFebruary 12, 2021
October 1, 2020
3 months
October 13, 2020
February 11, 2021
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
requirements for sensor technology in disposable bodyworns measured with a semi-structured questionnaire
To successfully implement sensor technology; requirements for the sensor technology must be defined according to the relevant stakeholder groups. Throughout the development process the researcher will question nursing home residents, healthcare workers and policymakers in semi-structured interviews to identify how the sensor technology could improve the quality of care, and reduce workload and costs.
6 months
Study Arms (3)
residents
10 residents * Minimum 1x \> 1week had experience with incontinence material * MMSE score \>23 * good verbal communication
healthcare workers
8 healthcare workers working in setting, no exclusion criteria
policymakers
2 policymakers responsible for the purchase of incontinence material
Interventions
Semi-structured interviews will take place between June and August 2020. Eight individual interviews with healthcare workers, ten individual interviews with residents and two individual interviews with policymakers. Interviews with the healthcare workers and policymakers will take place in a meeting room at the nursing home of employment. One interview with a policymaker will take place online. Interviews with residents will be hold in their personal room.
Eligibility Criteria
10 residents, 8 healthcare workers and 2 policymakers from 3 nursinghomes in Flandres (Belgium)
You may qualify if:
- Residents
- if they have worn absorbent incontinence products minimum one time for more than one week
- if they have a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)-score of \>23
- if they are able to communicate verbally
- Health care workers
- if they are health care assistants or nurses
- Policymakers if they have a role in the financial decisions regarding incontinence material.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- University Ghentlead
Study Sites (3)
Residentie Vroonstalle
Ghent, Oost-vlaanderen, 9000, Belgium
Rustenhove
Ledegem, West-Vlaanderen, 8880, Belgium
Residentie Brugse Vaart
Ghent, 9000, Belgium
Related Publications (1)
Raepsaet C, Serraes B, Verhaeghe S, Beeckman D. Integrating Sensor Technology in Disposable Body-Worn Absorbent Products: A Qualitative Study to Define User Profile, (Technical) Criteria, Conditions, and Potential Benefits. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2021 Nov-Dec 01;48(6):560-567. doi: 10.1097/WON.0000000000000812.
PMID: 34781313DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 13, 2020
First Posted
February 12, 2021
Study Start
June 15, 2020
Primary Completion
September 25, 2020
Study Completion
September 30, 2020
Last Updated
February 12, 2021
Record last verified: 2020-10