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Improving caring quality for people with dementia in nursing homes using IPOS-Dem: A stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial protocol

Spichiger, Frank; Koppitz, Andrea L.; De Wolf-Linder, Susanne; Murtagh, Fliss E.M.; Volken, Thomas; Larkin, Philip

Authors

Frank Spichiger

Andrea L. Koppitz

Susanne De Wolf-Linder

Thomas Volken

Philip Larkin



Abstract

Aims: We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale for people with dementia-based case studies to improve the caring quality for people with dementia in nursing homes by frontline staff and family members. Background: Swiss nursing homes mostly care for people with dementia. This population is at high risk of receiving little to no palliation for their complex needs. The majority of Swiss frontline healthcare staff do not systematically report on the needs of their residents. Additionally, family members do not routinely participate in assessment processes. Design: We will conduct a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial of repeated assessment using the Integrated Palliative Care Outcome Scale for people with dementia (IPOS-Dem) and subsequent case studies. Clusters will consist of Swiss nursing homes randomly assigned to one of three sequential intervention time points. Methods: The study population will consist of people with dementia living in nursing homes with and without specialized dementia care facilities. Over 16 months, staff working at the frontline and family members will assess the needs and concerns of people with dementia using IPOS-Dem. Depending on sequence allocation, facilitated case studies will start after 3, 6 or 9 months. The primary outcome will be caring quality measured by QUALIDEM. The secondary outcome will be symptoms and concerns, as indicated by the IPOS-Dem sum-score. The Zürich Ethics Committee approved the study in 2019 (2019-01847). Impact: The results of this study will contribute to improving the effectiveness of person-centred care for people with dementia. Collaboration between healthcare staff and family members will be systematically developed and built upon thorough assessment using the IPOS-Dem and related case studies. The use of IPOS-Dem will offer all frontline staff a systematic approach to have an independent voice within the nursing process, regardless of their qualification or grade.

Citation

Spichiger, F., Koppitz, A. L., De Wolf-Linder, S., Murtagh, F. E., Volken, T., & Larkin, P. (in press). Improving caring quality for people with dementia in nursing homes using IPOS-Dem: A stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial protocol. Journal of advanced nursing, https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14953

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jun 15, 2021
Online Publication Date Jul 7, 2021
Deposit Date Aug 31, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Journal of Advanced Nursing
Print ISSN 0309-2402
Electronic ISSN 1365-2648
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14953
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/3813607

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