Assistive technology for people with early dementia

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Mild-moderate dementia; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000098932
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of New South Wales

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-05
• Last Update Posted: 17 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosed with mild-moderate dementia or MMSE 10-24,
Living alone or with another person considered frail.
Living in the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) area.
Experienced one or more falls in the past 12 months.
Willing to give written informed consent to participate and comply with study procedures.
Have an identifiable and consenting person responsible/carer.

Exclusion Criteria

Residents of residential aged care facilities.
Advanced dementia, defined as dependent in at least three basic ADLs or an adjusted MMSE <10.
Non-English speaking with no readily available interpreter.
Any of the following medical conditions: delirium, acute medical illnesses, severe psychiatric disorders, progresive neurological diseases other than dementia, blindness.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient involvement in activities of daily living (ADLs) assessed using the Disability Assessment for Dementia (DAD) questionnaire[Baseline and six months after commencement of intervention]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient depression assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale[Baseline and six months after commencement of intervention];Caregiver burden assessed using the Zarit Carer Burden Interview[Baseline and six months after commencement of intervention];Number of falls assessed using the Falls and Balance History Questionnaire[Baseline and six months after commencement of intervention];Cognitive impairment assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)[At study enrolment and six months after commencement of intervention];Patient quality of life assessed using the Dementia Quality of Life Questionnaire[Baseline and six months after commencement of intervention]