Outcomes Of Social Service Programs For Homebound Older Adults

Completed

• Conditions: Homebound; Elderly

• Registration Number: NCT00248924
• Lead Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective study is to document the impact of social service interventions (including meals, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting)provided by the Burden Center, a model community social service agency, on overall quality of life.

Detailed Description

Specific outcomes include mental and physical function as measured by the SF-36, and depressive symptoms as measured by the CES-D depression scale. The hypothesis is that a multicomponent social service intervention program that provides social support and reduces social isolation can prevent depression and decline in quality of life in this vulnerable population.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2001-04
• Study Completion: 2003-02
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-11-03
• Study First Posted: 2005-11-04
• Status Verified: 2008-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-03-31
• Last Update Posted: 2008-04-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

• All new clients of the Burden Center for the Aging who are homebound, out of the home less than one time per week, and cognitively intact will be eligible for enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria

• Clients unable to give informed consent such as those suffering from a major psychiatric disease or those who are not cognitively able to give informed consent will be excluded.
• Clients who refuse to participate will be excluded

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life Depressive symptoms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical Center; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States