This study is currently not recruiting participants.

Program of Intensive Support in Emergency Departments for Care Partners of Cognitively Impaired Patients (POISED-CPCIP)

Study on the Effectiveness of a Treatment to Reduce Acute Care Use

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to test whether the POISED intervention will reduce recurrent acute care use over 6 months when compared with post-emergency department (ED) care for dyads without POISED; to test whether the 6-month POISED intervention will improve family caregiver "activation" in managing the health care of care recipients compared with post-ED care without POISED at 3 and 6 months; and to test whether POISED will improve caregiver psychosocial outcomes compared with post-ED care without POISED at 3 and 6 months.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to test whether the POISED intervention will reduce recurrent acute care use over 6 months when compared with post-emergency department (ED) care for dyads without POISED; to test whether the 6-month POISED intervention will improve family caregiver "activation" in managing the health care of care recipients compared with post-ED care without POISED at 3 and 6 months; and to test whether POISED will improve caregiver psychosocial outcomes compared with post-ED care without POISED at 3 and 6 months.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Cognitively Impaired
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates an intervention aimed at reducing the use of emergency care services over a six-month period. The focus is on comparing this intervention with standard post-emergency department care to see if it can help family caregivers better manage the healthcare of their loved ones.

Participants in the study will undergo procedures to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. This includes measuring caregiver 'activation' and psychosocial outcomes at three and six months.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be family caregivers of individuals who have recently visited an emergency department. Eligible participants are typically between the ages of 18 and 65, and should be actively involved in the healthcare management of their loved ones.
  • Study details: Participants will engage in activities designed to measure the effectiveness of the treatment in managing healthcare and improving caregiver outcomes. If applicable, a placebo will be used, which is a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing.
  • Study Timelines: The study will last 6 months.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1612597587

Interested in the study?

Select a study center that’s convenient for you, and get in touch with the study team.

Connect with the study team