An interventional study of Pressure Injury Prevention Education in Dementia, Home Care for Elderly or Disabled Individuals and Decubitis Ulcer, sponsored by Manisa Celal Bayar University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-28.
Sponsored by Manisa Celal Bayar University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
Introduction and Aim: Pressure ulcers are preventable complications that are common, particularly in individuals with dementia cared for at home, reducing quality of life and creating significant costs for the healthcare system. The risk of pressure ulcers increases in individuals with dementia due to mobility limitations, communication difficulties, and caregiver dependency; in a home care setting, the knowledge and skill deficiencies of caregivers further exacerbate this risk. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-component training, monitoring, and reminder intervention developed for caregivers of individuals with dementia cared for at home in reducing the risk of pressure ulcers and the development of new pressure ulcers compared to standard care.
This study goes beyond the predominantly institution- and hospital-based approaches in the literature on pressure ulcer prevention, offering a structured, experimental intervention model specific to individuals with dementia cared for at home and their caregivers. This study aims to present a caregiver-based, feasible, and low-cost model for the prevention of pressure ulcers in individuals with dementia receiving home care, and to contribute the findings to scientific publications and home care services. Method: The study was designed as a two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled experimental design. Patient-caregiver pairs (PCGs) consisting of individuals diagnosed with dementia and their primary caregivers receiving home care were randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group (n=60) received a 12-week multi-component program consisting of structured training sessions for caregivers, daily pressure ulcer prevention checklists, weekly coaching sessions, and text message reminders. The control group (n=60) received standard care and general information. The primary outcomes of the project were pressure ulcer risk (Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale) and the development of new pressure ulcers. Secondary outcomes included caregiver knowledge level, adherence to preventive care practices, and changes in caregiver burden. The obtained data were statistically analyzed.
Exclusion Criteria:
The intervention group (n=60) received a 12-week multi-component program consisting of structured training sessions for caregivers, daily pressure ulcer prevention checklists, weekly coaching sessions, and text message reminders.
Behavioral: Pressure Injury Prevention Education
Caregivers in the control group (n=60) will only receive a general informational brochure as part of standard care. No training or monitoring interventions will be applied to this group. In accordance with ethical principles, participants in the control group will also be provided with access to training materials after the study is completed.
Structured Training Sessions (The training program consists of the following main topics: Basic Knowledge of Pressure Ulcers Skin Assessment and Care Positioning Nutrition and Hydration Pressure Reduction), Daily Pressure Ulcer Prevention Checklist, Coaching and Follow-up Meetings, Reminder Messages
Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale
The Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk consists of six subscales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction/shear. The first five subscales are scored from 1 to 4, while friction/shear is scored from 1 to 3. Total scores range from 6 to 23, with lower scores indicating a higher risk of pressure injury. Scores of ≤12 indicate high risk, 13-14 moderate risk, and 15-16 low risk. For individuals aged 75 years or older, scores of 15-18 are considered indicative of low risk.
Time frame: This will be evaluated with T0 (baseline), T1 (week 6) and T2 (week 12) measurements.
Zarit Burden Interview
The scale consists of 22 items, each scored from 0 (never) to 4 (nearly always). The total score ranges from 0 to 88, with higher scores indicating greater caregiver burden.
Time frame: Assessment will be based on T0 (baseline), T1 (week 6), and T2 (week 12) measurements.
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