Autonomous At Home Thanks to a Connected Device and Occupational Therapy Support

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the 'Bien chez Moi 2.0' (BCM2.0) programme, which combines assistive devices with occupational therapy support to help older adults remain at home safely. The study focuses on understanding how, for whom, and why these interventions work and under what conditions. It also assesses their impact on autonomy, life goals, feelings of security, emergency hospital use, and delaying admission to nursing homes. Participants receive the BCM2.0 programme, which provides occupational therapy sessions alongside assistive devices tailored to support aging in place. The study includes multiple components such as descriptive quantitative data collection, qualitative interviews, focus groups with therapists, and a prospective cohort study following beneficiaries for up to 12 months. Additional analyses explore barriers and facilitators to implementation and ethical considerations through community meetings. During the study, participants are evaluated at enrolment and again six months later using various tools, including the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), the Short Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I), health-related quality of life assessments, and monitoring of hospitalizations and nursing home admissions. Researchers also assess the use of assistive devices, sense of security at home, and the ability to perform daily activities. The study's total follow-up duration is up to 12 months, with continued engagement through interviews and observational studies.

Autonomous At Home with Occupational Therapy Support and Assistive Devices