Health Services for the Aged, Mood, Quality of Life
Conditions
Brief summary
Cohort Observational Study. The study will assess differences in quality of life, well-being and mood between persons living in a nursing home following usual care and persons living in nursing homes following a centered person care model. Initially, the follow up will last 6 months, with the possibility to be extended.
Interventions
OTHERACP intervention
The intervention group made by persons living in nursing homes using a person centered attention model relying on two dimensions: 1. \- Attention to the person based on: * Knowledge of the person in several dimensions (biological, psychological, social, etc), interests and preferences. * Respect and acknowledge of the person. * Promotion of the autonomy. * Personalized treatment, with tailored attention and integrative cures * Protection of physical well-being, preventing damages and risks and promoting healthy habits. * Promotion of independence on daily activities. * Protection of privacy and personal matters 2. \- Positive environment based on: * Physical space, including accessibility, comfort, homely environment, with stimulating spaces for physical activity, social relationships and significant activities for the persons. * Social relationships, with proximity and collaboration with families. * Friendly organization, with empathetic professionals empowering users.
Sponsors
SUMAR empresa d'acció social de Catalunya
Fundacio Salut i Envelliment UAB
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Persons living in nursing homes * Consent from the person (or legal representative, if the person is not able)
Exclusion criteria
* Terminal illness * Living temporary in a nursing home
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thriving in nursing homes | 0, 6 months | Thriving in nursing homes will be assessed with the Thriving of Older People Assessment Scale (TOPAS). Investigators will assess the change between groups. |
| Quality of life | 0, 6 months | Quality of life will be assessed with the Euroqol 5D-5L. Investigators will assess the change between groups. |
| Well-being | 0, 6 months | Well-being will be assessed by the WHO (Five) Well Being Index (1998 version). Investigators will assess the change between groups. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Depressive symptoms | 0, 6 months | Cognitive impairment affects the assessment of depressive symptoms. For this reason, according to their stage using the Reisberg Global Deterioration Scale, investigators will assess the presence or absence of depressive symptoms with two tools * stage 0 to 4: investigators will consider that a person has depressive symptoms with a score of 6 or more using the 15 items Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, * stage 5 to 7: investigators will consider that a person has depressive symptoms with a score of 11 or more using the Cornell Depression Scale. Investigators will assess the change in the prevalence of depressive symptoms between groups. |
| Neuropsychiatric inventory | 0,6 months | Neuropsychiatric symptoms will be assessed with the Brief Neuropsychiatric inventory(NPI-Q). Investigators will assess the change between groups. |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Primary ContactXavier Rojano Luque, MD
Backup ContactAntoni Salvà Casanovas, MD
Outcome results
None listed