Virtual coach for continuity of care

Evaluating the effect of a virtual coach as a solution to support continuity of care to be used at older adult's homes and in rehabilitation centers and clinics centred on prevention and maintenance of cognitive and functional performance (autonomy, independence, wellbeing). Includes evaluation of usability and acceptance of the two planned interfaces (tablet and social robot).

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN85439821

Enrollment

160

Registered

2022-07-20

Start date

2022-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

Detection and prevention of cognitive impairment and the presence of frailty in older adults Other

Interventions

The system developed within Pilot 6 will support the healthcare professionals by interacting with the user, screening and monitoring user activities, while motivating the user to be proactive and adhe

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged = 60 years 2. MMSE =23 and =30 3. Being able to understand and consent to participate in the study 4. Signed consent to participation and management of the study data (the transfer of the data to an open-access database is an option and it does not imply the exclusion of the study) 5. Expressed desire to have some support related to using technologies, mood, and cognitive stimulation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Sensorial difficulty that hinders the use of the device 2. Psychiatric conditions or neurologic problems that prevent the person from participating in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The usability and acceptance of the solution assessed using the Acceptability and Usability Questionnaire (SUS); User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) at the pre-evaluation phase (before the intervention) and post-evaluation at the end of the intervention (for the clinical setting – one weekly intervention; for the dwelling setting – minimum, one weekly intervention)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Cognitive changes assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) (Cognitive Test) at the pre- and post-evaluation phase of the intervention 2. Quality of life assessed using the Quality of Life Index (EQ-5D-3L) at the pre- and post-evaluation of the intervention 3. Participants’ mood assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale, Yesavage GDS at the- pre and post-evaluation phase of the intervention 4. Perceived potential for improving continuity of care assessed using the PSSUQ Questionnaire (adapted) at the pre- and post-evaluation of the intervention	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Cognitive changes assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) (Cognitive Test) at the pre- and post-evaluation phase of the intervention 2. Quality of life assessed using the Quality of Life Index (EQ-5D-3L) at the pre- and post-evaluation of the intervention 3. Participants’ mood assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale, Yesavage GDS at the- pre and post-evaluation phase of the intervention 4. Perceived potential for improving continuity of care assessed using the PSSUQ Questionnaire (adapted) at the pre- and post-evaluation of the intervention

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Countries

Spain

Contacts

Public ContactDiana Marques

diana.marques@intras.es+34 (0)1962734482

Outcome results

None listed

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