Status:

COMPLETED

Improving Quality of Life in Nursing Home Residents: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial of Efficacy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Bergen

Collaborating Sponsors:

The Research Council of Norway

Rebekka Ege Hegemanns legat

Conditions:

Quality of Life

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Improving quality of life (QoL) in residents of nursing homes: A cluster randomized clinical trial of efficacy - The KOSMOS study. COSMOS (COmmunication (Advance Care Planning - ACP), Systematic pai...

Detailed Description

Background: Nursing home (NH) patients have complex mental health problems, disabilities and social needs, compounded by widespread prescription of psychotropic drugs. To preserve their dignity and qu...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Resident in long time care ward in Bergen, Bærum, Sarpsborg, Kvam, Fjell, Sund, Askøy and Øygarden

Exclusion

  • Dying patients with reduced consciousness at baseline
  • Active Schizophrenia

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

560 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02238652

Start Date

August 1 2014

End Date

November 1 2015

Last Update

April 15 2016

Active Locations (32)

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Solvik

Baerum, Akershus, Norway, 1304

2

Donski Bo og behandlingssenter

Baerum, Akershus, Norway, 1346

3

Mariehaven Bo og behandlingssenter

Baerum, Akershus, Norway, 1346

4

Berger Bo og Behandlingssenter

Baerum, Akershus, Norway, 1349