Virtual reality training of health caregivers in managing the psycho-behavioral symptoms of dementia: a randomized-controlled effectiveness study

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• Conditions: Mental and Behavioural Disorders; Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD)

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13744804
• Lead Sponsor: niversité Paris Cité

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-09-25
• Last Update Posted: 30 October 2023
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participants (nurses and certified nursing assistants) will be recruited voluntarily through posters placed in the geriatric wards of the Broca University gériatric hospital in Paris, or during team meetings in the hospitalization units. Those who are interested in participating will be asked to contact the researchers responsible for the project.
2. There will be no specific age or gender criteria for inclusion
3. Provide written consent after reading the information letter and receiving any additional information they may require
4. Both daytime and night-time shift workers will be eligible to participate

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of epilepsy
2. Pregnant women
3. History of motion sickness, balance problems, or migraines

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The evaluation of the pedagogical effectiveness of the training (main outcome measure) will be based on the participants' differential scores obtained for quizzes administered after Scenario 1 and 2, depending on the participant's arm (paper scenario or VR scenarios). This calculation will be made at the end of the 1-hour training session.