dehydratie/uitdroging dehydration dry out
Conditions
Interventions
In group 1 the elderly will receive education on the risk of dehydration. In
the other group the elderly will receive education in combination with a drink
reminder device.
The drink reminder devic
Sponsors
GGD West-Brabant
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusioncriteria are: -80 years or older -65 years or older and one or more of the following criteria: * dehydratie in the past * heartpatient * muscle disease or rheumatism * negative score on the GFI (Groningen Frailty Indicator, conducted before the study)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exlusioncriteria are: -Persons, who don't master the language (read or onderstand), because it is necessary to answer questions on the questionnaire and participate. -Persons, who dont'n seem to be able to use the drink reminder device -bladder or kidney disease -dementia or Alzheimer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main parameter is the daily fluid take (the amount of daily used cups/glases). The change in the main total score of the fluid intake of the 2 groups will be compared. The difference between the 2 groups in percentage of elderly who 's fluid intake is adequat after the intervention will als be studied. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The other parameters are level of knowledge and awareness and quality of life. The scores on the knowledge and awareness questions and on the EuroQolindex (score on the EuroQol-questionnaire) before and after the interventions are compared. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed