None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others : A randomized controlled trial will be conducted, where the experimental group will receive a mobile app downloaded in a smart pad along with a wearable device for monitoring sleep and physica
Sponsors
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Criteria for Selecting Dementia Patients: 1) Older adults aged 60 years and above 2) Individuals diagnosed with dementia 3) Those with a K-MMSE score below 24 4) Individuals showing behavioral and psychological symptoms at least once a week (assessed with K-NPI) 5) Individuals residing in a home care setting with a family caregiver in Seoul or Gyeonggi region -Criteria for Selecting Family Caregivers: 1) Among the family members of dementia patients who meet the selection criteria, the one providing the most care 2) Individuals residing in a home care setting in Seoul or Gyeonggi region with the dementia patient. 3) Individuals who can read and write.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who do not consent to participate in the study. Those who consent to participate but are unable to use the app (e.g., individuals who do not use smartphones or have difficulties accessing the internet at home, making it impossible for them to use the app).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Types and severity of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| sleep and physical activity ;caregivers' care burden and competence levels in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactMinhee Yang
Yonsei University
Outcome results
None listed