Efficacy, feasibility and usability of a facial recognition technology integrated mobile app for identifying the presence and severity of pain in institutionalised patients with dementia.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Dementia; Pain; Behavioural problems; Neurological - Dementias

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001003460
• Lead Sponsor: Curtin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-07-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

(1) are 60 years or older; (2) have been diagnosed with moderate-to-severe dementia with a current MMSE score equals 9 or PAS equals 10 and/or HDS less than 160; (3) are living in a high-level care designated dementia unit; (4) are dwelling greater than 3 months in the care home; and (5) possess a documented history of any of the followings: (a) chronic pain conditions such as, but not limited to, joints pain (osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis), osteoporosis, chronic back pain, compression fracture, neuropathic and post-herpetic pain; (b) have had a recent or history of falls; (c) presence of skin infections e.g. shingles, active or chronic wounds e.g. pressure sores and skin tears; and/or (d) have a long-lasting infection(s) such as cellulitis and osteomyelitis.

Exclusion Criteria

If the resident is clinically unwell, deemed ineligible or if it is inappropriate to include as decided by clinical or aged care staff.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified