NCT03539276
Completed
Not Applicable
The OptimaMed Intervention to Reduce Inappropriate Medications in Long-term Care Residents With Severe Dementia: Results From a Quasi-experimental Intervention Study
CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval1 site in 1 country44 target enrollmentMarch 2014
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Dementia
- Sponsor
- CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
- Enrollment
- 44
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Medication regimen
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
An education intervention to promote medication reviews and interdisciplinary discussions within long-term care facilities with the aim of improving medication regimen among residents with severe dementia
Detailed Description
A quasi-experimental study in three long-term care facilities. The intervention comprises an information leaflet for families of residents, a 90-minute knowledge exchange session for general practitioners, pharmacists and nurses and a list of "generally", "sometimes", and "exceptionally" appropriate medications for severe dementia residents
Investigators
Dre Edeltraut Kröger
Adjunct professor
CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •diagnosis of dementia of any etiology
- •severe dementia
Exclusion Criteria
- •admission less than 2 months before intervention
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Medication regimen
Time Frame: Four months post intervention
Active prescriptions
Secondary Outcomes
- Level of pain(Four months post intervention)
- Level of agitation(Four months post intervention)
Study Sites (1)
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