Dementia
Conditions
Keywords
dementia, person-centered, Edfed, feeding difficulty
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the effect of person-centered care on nutritional status of patients with dementia. In this study, we think that since the practices that reduce the eating difficulties of patients with dementia and prevent possible problems will be applied in a person-centered manner, a different perspective will be developed in this field and will affect the care of the patients more positively.
Detailed description
In line with the observations made and the patient's wishes, Montessori application, landscaping, special equipment such as high-contrast colored crockery, flatware, and spill-free containers, positive communication, effectiveness Person-centered care interventions such as activities will be implemented and their effects on nutritional status will be evaluated (Pre-test - post-test). test randomized control group experimental design). No intervention will be made to the control group, they will only be observed.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALReminiscence Therapy
Old objects and pictures of old objects that facilitate remembering about weekly topics will be taken to the institution by the researcher, and individuals within the scope of the research will be asked for their own photographs, if any.
BEHAVIORALMontessori application
Drill toy Matching puzzle Chickpeas, rice sorting Lock, zipper Counting beans Making a tie Taking and pouring food with a scoop
BEHAVIORALEnvironmental Layout
Dining place Music Lighting Heat
BEHAVIORALApplication of contrast ergonomic special equipment
White tablecloth Beveled red blue and yellow blue plate Ergonomic yellow and red fork, spoon and cup
Sponsors
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being over 65 years old, * Being diagnosed with dementia * Being able to step on the scale (no lower extremity loss)
Exclusion criteria
* Acute disease state (pneumonia), * Patients with PEG, * Patients with severe visual and hearing impairment, * Mild dementia patients, * Parkinson's patients, * Patients with head trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Edfed score | one month | Change in edfed score after one month of application |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed