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Psychometric testing of the Integrated Patient Outcome Scale for people with dementia (IPOS-Dem)

Psychometric testing of the Integrated Patient Outcome Scale for people with dementia (IPOS-Dem)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00034949
Enrollment
218
Registered
2024-11-21
Start date
2023-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

People with severe and moderate dementia

Interventions

Group 1: Professional carers: - Professional carers who look after people with dementia. - Professional carers who consent in writing to participate in the study after receiving detailed information.

Sponsors

Klinik und Poliklinik für Palliativmedizin
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with severe dementia (MMST < 10) and people with moderate dementia (MMST of 10-18) in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care facilities.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: People in inpatient and outpatient geriatric care facilities without a dementia diagnosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
A culturally adapted and translated German version of IPOS-Dem is available for use by professional carers and relatives alike to assess the palliative care needs of people with dementia. A manual is also available for users to explain how IPOS-Dem is used.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Examination of interrater reliability and responsiveness and verification of construct validity. Assessments at T1: Barthel Index, IPOS-Dem questionnaire, ESAS-r, QUALIDEM; Assessments at T2 (after 14 days): IPOS-Dem, GRC question);

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactClaudia Bausewein

Klinik und Poliklinik für Palliativmedizin

claudia.bausewein@med.uni-muenchen.de49 89 4400 74929

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026