Development and validation of a delirium and dementia care program with resident volunteers for elderly patients in an acute care hospital.non-randomized controlled trial

Evaluation of a care program involving resident volunteers in the care of elderly patients with delirium and dementia in an acute care hospital - Development and validation of a delirium and dementia care program with resident volunteers for elderly patients in an acute care hospital.non-randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000057663

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-20

Start date

2024-07-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

delirium dementia

Interventions

Volunteers provide the following care 1) Environmental adjustment: creating an environment that is appropriate to the patient&#39

s daily life. 2) Care for visual and hearing impairments: checking for the use of hearing aids and glasses, and maintaining cleanliness. 3) Care for memory and disorientation: Reality orientation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elderly patients (70-105 years old) admitted to acute care wards will be evaluated for eligibility, and 1. those whose risk factors are determined to be Yes by 2 Delirium Risk Assessment based on the requirements for the additional care for high-risk patients with delirium, and 2. those whose consultation with the psychiatric liaison team falls under delirium care or dementia. Select patients with delirium care and dementia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. patients with difficulties in verbal communication (severe dementia or sensory aphasia). 2. patients with serious illness or critical illness. 3. terminally ill patients. 4. patients who have or are suspected to have an infectious disease such as new coronavirus or influenza. 5. patients who are deemed unfit for volunteer intervention by the attending physician or ward manager.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Delirium Occurrence	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMichiko Hasegawa

Public Interest Incorporated Associations Kyoto Hokenkai Kissyouin Hospital nursing department

kmch-2019@umin.ac.jp09042752377

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026