A Randomised Feasibility Trial Examining the Use of Music Therapy Informed Strategies During Dementia Care on Professional Caregivers in Residential Aged Care Facilities

Not Applicable

• Conditions: behavioural symptoms of dementia; stress; psychological symptoms of dementia; agitation; job satisfaction; Neurological - Alzheimer's disease; Neurological - Dementias; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12624000677505
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Melbourne

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 3 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

Care facilities inclusion criteria:
•50% of residents are reported to have a diagnosis of dementia

Caregivers inclusion criteria:
•Professional caregiver (job title may include but not limited to: personal care assistant, care worker, care aide) employed at the participating RACF
•Able to complete online questionnaire and training in English language
•Able to provide written informed consent

Residents inclusion criteria::

•Full time resident (24 hours/day) at participating RACF
•Documented diagnosis of dementia, as reported by family ember/guardian.
•Written informed consent provided (or verbal assent with written consent by proxy for those legally unable to self-consent)

Exclusion Criteria

Care home exclusion criteria:
•Facilities currently under sanction from the Aged Care Quality Standards Commission are excluded.

Caregiver exclusion criteria;
• working < 0.4 FTE
• working at facility for < 3 months
• Under performance review
• working in a position that requires an enrolled or registered nurse qualification.
• working at the participating RACF on a casual basis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified