Perceived burden and relief of caregivers through the use of modern, innovative, and needs-based assistive devices in the care of those in need of assistance.

Perceived burden and relief of caregivers through the use of modern, innovative, and needs-based assistive devices in the care of those in need of assistance. - PPZ-Berlin-CZdP 2.0

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039969

Enrollment

184

Registered

2026-04-15

Start date

2026-04-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

The study will include caregivers regardless of their health status, as well as individuals with unspecified care needs.

Interventions

Group 1: The study involves both caregivers and care recipients using contemporary assistive devices and wearables. The first study arm consists of caregivers and care recipients for whom this technol

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: For caregivers: Professional caregiving For those in need of care: Care needs

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Limited ability to understand participant information, informed consent, or the study protocols

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint of the study is the subjectively perceived workload of the caregivers before and after implementation and use of the technologies. Measurement Instrument: NASA Task Load Index (TLX) questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary endpoints encompass various aspects of technology utilization and competence: Usability and User Experience: Evaluation of the usability of individual assistive devices, measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS), collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Frequency of Use and Efficiency: Data regarding the duration of use as well as an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the assistive devices, collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Benefits and Acceptance: Assessment of direct nursing and administrative benefits as well as acceptance using the BANC-11 Scale, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Digital Competence: Objective assessment of digital competence through a single-choice questionnaire, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Subjective self-assessment of technical competence, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Occupational Self-Efficacy: Expectation of one's own professional competence, measured with the BSW-5-Rev Scale, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Evaluation of Training: Assessment of training outcomes and training design (using TEI and Q4TE questionnaires), collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Digital Health Literacy: Ability to find and use health-related information electronically (eHEALS Scale), collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of Care Recipients: Evaluation of the patients' basic functional abilities by the staff using the Barthel Index, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Qualitative Aspects: Insights from interviews with caregivers and users regarding workload, influencing factors, and specific preferences.	—

Measure

Time frame

The secondary endpoints encompass various aspects of technology utilization and competence: Usability and User Experience: Evaluation of the usability of individual assistive devices, measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS), collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Frequency of Use and Efficiency: Data regarding the duration of use as well as an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the assistive devices, collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Benefits and Acceptance: Assessment of direct nursing and administrative benefits as well as acceptance using the BANC-11 Scale, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Digital Competence: Objective assessment of digital competence through a single-choice questionnaire, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Subjective self-assessment of technical competence, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Occupational Self-Efficacy: Expectation of one's own professional competence, measured with the BSW-5-Rev Scale, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Evaluation of Training: Assessment of training outcomes and training design (using TEI and Q4TE questionnaires), collected after the implementation and use of the technologies. Digital Health Literacy: Ability to find and use health-related information electronically (eHEALS Scale), collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of Care Recipients: Evaluation of the patients' basic functional abilities by the staff using the Barthel Index, collected before and after the implementation and use of the technologies. Qualitative Aspects: Insights from interviews with caregivers and users regarding workload, influencing factors, and specific preferences.

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Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactNils Lahmann

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

nils.lahmann@charite.de+49 30 450 553 049

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026