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The development of an online advance care planning resource for nursing homes during a COVID-19 outbreak

Necessary discussions: Advance care planning for nursing homes in a COVID-19 outbreak

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN18003630
Enrollment
99
Registered
2021-05-19
Start date
2021-02-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-29

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

Conditions

Care at the end of life during a COVID-19 outbreak Infections and Infestations COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 infection)

Interventions

An online educational intervention for nursing home staff and family members on advance care planning during a COVID-19 outbreak will be developed. An expert reference group will advise on all aspect
England & Scotland). Up to three nursing homes in each location will be recruited. Up to five staff members in each nursing home will complete online training on advance care planning during a COVID

Sponsors

Queen's University Belfast
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Nursing home staff: Registered nurse or health care assistant. 2. Family members: Aged 18 years or older; Be the individual most involved in the care of the resident; Have access to digital resources.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Under 18 years of age 2. Do not have access to digital resources

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Acceptability of advance care planning COVID-centric online training resources and information for nursing home staff and family members measured using interviews carried out 1-week post-intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Barriers and facilitators to implementing an online educational intervention on advance care planning during a COVID-19 outbreak will be measured during pre-intervention interviews 2. The proportion and representativeness of identified nursing home staff and family members who access the online information and the features viewed will be measured using google analytics 3. Impact on knowledge and attitudes towards advance care planning will be explored using feedback forms and post-intervention interviews 4. Intention to participate in advance care planning conversations during a COVID-19 outbreak will be measured during post intervention interviews

Countries

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Contacts

Public ContactKevin Brazil
k.brazil@qub.ac.uk+44 (0)28 9097 5782

Outcome results

None listed

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