Pain, depression, agitation/aggression Other
Conditions
Interventions
Data will be collected to understand the overall feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of using iVR during wound care episodes at Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre. We will obtain informed
Sponsors
The Integrated Health and Social Services University Network for West-Central Montreal (CIUSSS West-Central Montreal)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 110 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Living in the long-term care centre for at least 2 months prior to the start of the study 2. Receiving regular wound care for PUs, as per the recommendation of the wound care nurse, and reflected in the resident’s nursing care plan 3. Able to tolerate iVR, based on consultations with the Recreation Technology team and the research team’s preliminary study visit with the resident
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of blindness, severe cataracts or glaucoma 2. Having allergies to synthetic plastic 3. Having skin conditions or wounds on both wrists, or on the head/ears, which impact the wearability of the headset 4. Diagnosis of neuropathy 5. Exhibiting behavior within the past 30 days that has endangered or posed a significant safety risk to regular care staff during routine care activities (e.g., wound care or personal hygiene assistance) 6. Must be able to understand English or French
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain measured using the Pain Assessment Checklist for Seniors with Limited Ability to Communicate (PACSLAC-II) at three points in time: Time Point 1: 1 hour before the commencement of a wound care episode Time Point 2: During the care episode Time Point 3: 1 hour after the wound care episode has been completed | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain measured using the Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) validated pain scales at three points in time: Time Point 1: 1 hour before the commencement of a wound care episode Time Point 2: During the care episode Time Point 3: 1 hour after the wound care episode has been completed | — |
Countries
Canada
Contacts
Public ContactStephanie Ballard
Outcome results
None listed