Multidimensional Assessment and Intervention for Elder Self-Neglect

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentAugust 2009

ConditionsSelf-Neglect Cognitive Ability, General Geriatric Disorder

Overview

Phase: Early Phase 1
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Self-Neglect
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Self-Neglect Severity Scale (SSS)
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 12 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study is designed to assess the best method for caring for elders reported to Adult Protective Services (APS) for self-neglect. Specifically, this study will compare APS usual care coupled with interdisciplinary comprehensive geriatric care to APS usual care alone in improving the health and quality of live among elders with substantiated self-neglect.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 2009

End Date

July 2012

Last Updated

12 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Carmel Dyer

Professor, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•65 years of age or older
•English Speaking
•Resident of Harris County, Houston Texas
•Community-dwelling
•Substantiated Self-Neglect

Exclusion Criteria

•No other substantiated allegations
•Non-community dweller
•No available for projected follow-up period
•Impaired decision-making with no available proxy
•Already receiving care from TEAM or within the past year
•Terminal Illness

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Self-Neglect Severity Scale (SSS)

Time Frame: Baseline and 6-months

Secondary Outcomes

Functional Status(Baseline and 6-months)
Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills (KELS)(Baseline and 6-months)
Mini-mental State Exam (MMSE)(Baseline and 6-months)
15-item Geriatric Depression Scale(Baseline and 6-months)
Physical Performance Test (PPT)(Baseline and 6-months)
SF-36 Health Survey(Baseline and 6-months)
The Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)(Baseline and 6-months)
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSQ-8)(Baseline and 6-months)
Costs of Social Services and Health Care Utilization and Costs(Months 1,2,3,4,5,6)