Efficacy of Virtual Reality Educational Program on Empathy and Attitudes Toward Dementia in Caregivers
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 227
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in empathy, measured by Jefferson Scale of Empathy
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial evaluated a single-session virtual reality (VR) dementia simulation with guided small-group reflection compared with a time-matched, instructor-led lecture. A total of 227 caregivers of people with a formal diagnosis of dementia were enrolled and randomized. Empathy and attitudes toward dementia were assessed at baseline, immediately after the session, and 1 month after the session. Caregiver burden and psychological distress were assessed at baseline and 1 month after the session.
详细描述
This study used a parallel, two-arm randomized controlled design to evaluate a VR-based dementia simulation for caregiver education. A total of 227 caregivers of people with a formal diagnosis of dementia were enrolled and randomized to either (1) a single 3-hour VR dementia simulation delivered in three consecutive segments, each followed by guided small-group reflection (intervention), or (2) an instructor-led dementia education lecture of equal duration (control). Empathy and attitudes toward dementia were assessed at baseline, immediately post-session, and 1 month post-session. Caregiver burden and psychological distress were assessed at baseline and 1 month post-session.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20 Years 至 100 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Over 20 years;
- •Speak Chinese;
- •Currently providing care to a person with a formal diagnosis of dementia (paid formal caregivers or unpaid family caregivers).
排除标准
- •Those who are unable to use VR devices due to certain physical or mental situations;
- •Those who have fear/disgust for VR devices;
- •Those who feel dizzy after using VR devices;
- •For family caregivers: the care recipient is currently residing in a care facility.
研究组 & 干预措施
Virtual reality dementia simulation with guided reflection
A single 3-hour virtual reality (VR) dementia simulation delivered in three consecutive segments, each followed by guided small-group reflection.
干预措施: Virtual reality dementia simulation with guided reflection (Behavioral)
Traditional dementia education (lecture)
Traditional dementia education (lecture) of equal duration.
干预措施: Traditional dementia education (lecture) (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in empathy, measured by Jefferson Scale of Empathy
时间窗: Immediate post-session
Empathy is one of the major outcomes which we expect to be improved after the VR education program on dementia. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE): This scale is used to assess the empathy in caregivers. It is rated on a Likert seven-point scale, with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 7 indicating strongly agree. The scale consists of 20 items and is divided into three major dimensions: perspective taking, compassionate care, and standing in the patient's shoes. The total score ranges from 20 to 140, with higher scores indicating a more positive level of empathy.
Change in empathy, measured by Jefferson Scale of Empathy at 1 month
时间窗: 1 month post-session
Empathy is one of the major outcomes which we expect to be improved after the VR education program on dementia. The Jefferson Scale of Empathy (JSE): This scale is used to assess the empathy in caregivers. It is rated on a Likert seven-point scale, with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 7 indicating strongly agree. The scale consists of 20 items and is divided into three major dimensions: perspective taking, compassionate care, and standing in the patient's shoes. The total score ranges from 20 to 140, with higher scores indicating a more positive level of empathy.
Change in attitude, measured by Approach to Dementia Questionnaire
时间窗: Immediate post-session
Approach is one of the major outcomes which we expect to be improved after the VR education program on dementia. The Approach to Dementia Questionnaire (ADQ) is used to assess attitudes toward dementia care. The questionnaire consists of two dimensions: hope and person-centeredness, with a total of 19 items. It is rated on a Likert five-point scale, with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 5 indicating strongly agree. The total score ranges from 19 to 95, with higher scores indicating a more positive attitude of caregivers toward dementia care.
Change in attitude, measured by Approach to Dementia Questionnaire at 1 month
时间窗: 1 month post-session
Approach is one of the major outcomes which we expect to be improved after the VR education program on dementia. The Approach to Dementia Questionnaire (ADQ) is used to assess attitudes toward dementia care. The questionnaire consists of two dimensions: hope and person-centeredness, with a total of 19 items. It is rated on a Likert five-point scale, with 1 indicating strongly disagree and 5 indicating strongly agree. The total score ranges from 19 to 95, with higher scores indicating a more positive attitude of caregivers toward dementia care.
次要结局
- Change in Caregivers' burden, measured by Zarit Burden Interview(Baseline and 1 month post-session)
- Caregivers' mental health status, measured by Brief Symptom Rating Scale-5(Baseline and 1 month post-session)