The Effect of Daily Living Activities Mobile Application Developed for Individuals With Chronic Mental Disorder on Functionality

NCT06910488 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Decision No: 22-2.1T/27
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 57
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study was conducted to evaluate the functionality of a mobile application programme developed to help individuals with chronic mental disorders plan and implement their daily activities and its impact on activities of daily living. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the activities of daily living mobile application programme improve participants' activities of daily living? Does the activities of daily living mobile application programme improve the activities of daily living? Does the activities of daily living mobile application programme improve participants' medication adherence?

Conditions

Chronic Mental Disorders

Keywords

chronic mental disorders; mobile application; activities of daily living model; functionality; psychiatric nursing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Social Functioning Assessment Scale

  The evaluation range of the scale is 19 to 57 points. High score is interpreted as high level of functionality.

  Baseline and 5 months

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

In the study, an individual-specific rehabilitation programme consisting of diagnosis, planning and intervention stages was created for the patients included in the intervention group. In addition to routine rehabilitation services, the activities of daily living mobile application programme was applied to the intervention group in the form of face-to-face individual interviews, group training, use of RhMoGYA application by the patients for three months, and planning and follow-up of activities for the use of patients by the researcher. The interviews were planned within the scope of the Roper Activities of Daily Living Model for the development and follow-up of patients' activities of daily living.

Other: Daily Living Activities Mobile Application; Other: Individual interviews; Other: Group education; Other: Routine rehabilitation program

Control group

EXPERIMENTAL

A routine rehabilitation program has been followed

Other: Routine rehabilitation program

Interventions

Daily Living Activities Mobile Application OTHER

mobile application was used for three months

Also known as: Experimental group

Experimental group

Individual interviews OTHER

The individual's daily living activities are assessed using forms and scales that evaluate disability, functional level, and the ability to perform skill-based activities. Factors affecting daily living activities, such as strengths and weaknesses, barriers, accessible healthcare services, and social support networks, are examined. The client's independent, semi-dependent, and dependent daily living activities are evaluated together. Implementation steps are created to achieve the identified goals. Barriers to achieving the goals and supporting factors are identified.

Experimental group

Group education OTHER

Information is provided about the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, their causes, and treatment. The early warning signs are explained, along with the importance of recognizing that they can lead to an emergency situation. The importance of prior planning for what to do in case of an emergency is discussed. As homework, the family is asked to make this plan together. Information is provided about the importance of daily living activities and what they entail. Information is provided about self-care skills, healthy nutrition, movement planning, good sleep hygiene, the importance of body temperature regulation, and elimination issues. Information is provided about communication skills. Information is given about what to pay attention to in order to establish effective communication.

Experimental group

Routine rehabilitation program OTHER

It includes psychiatric rehabilitation services that are part of the clinic's program.

Control group; Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged between 18 and 65
• I've been in treatment for the last 3 months
• Can speak and understand Turkish
• Open to communication and co-operation
• Those who did not get 0 points from the phone usage step of the Lawton IADL (Lawton instrumental activities of daily living scale) data collection tool
• Android phone owner

You may not qualify if:

• Hearing, vision, speech and comprehension problems
• Individuals who did not attend the two scheduled sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ege University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital/ Department of Mental Health and Diseases

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Psychiatric nurse (Phd)

Model Details: In addition to routine rehabilitation services, activities of daily living mobile application programme was applied to the intervention group. The control group received routine rehabilitation services.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 19, 2025
• First Posted: April 4, 2025
• Study Start: April 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2024
• Study Completion: October 18, 2024
• Last Updated: April 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: SAP, CSR
• Time Frame: April 2025 - April 2026

Locations

TU (1)