The effect of mobile app-based individualized non-pharmacological interventions on behavioral and psychological symptoms in community-dwelling older adults living with dementia

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Mental and behavioural disorders

• Registration Number: KCT0008713
• Lead Sponsor: Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 January 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

Criteria for Selecting Dementia Patients:
1) Older adults aged 60 years and above
2) Individuals diagnosed with dementia
3) Those with a K-MMSE score below 24
4) Individuals showing behavioral and psychological symptoms at least once a week (assessed with K-NPI)
5) Individuals residing in a home care setting with a family caregiver in Seoul or Gyeonggi region

-Criteria for Selecting Family Caregivers:
1) Among the family members of dementia patients who meet the selection criteria, the one providing the most care
2) Individuals residing in a home care setting in Seoul or Gyeonggi region with the dementia patient.
3) Individuals who can read and write.

Exclusion Criteria

Those who do not consent to participate in the study.
Those who consent to participate but are unable to use the app (e.g., individuals who do not use smartphones or have difficulties accessing the internet at home, making it impossible for them to use the app).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional Study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Types and severity of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sleep and physical activity ;caregivers' care burden and competence levels in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia