Amboise

Researchers are designing a tailored primary care intervention to help manage the challenges faced by people caring for patients with Alzheimers disease or related dementias. The study uses a two-phase process first, reaching consensus on the intervention through expert panels using a Delphi-modified method, and second, assessing how acceptable the developed intervention is to carers and healthcare professionals. This approach follows guidelines for developing complex interventions and involves collaboration among carers, healthcare workers, and academic experts. The first phase involves several rounds where panels rate proposed interventions via questionnaires and discussions until a consensus is reached, typically after 3-4 rounds. The second phase introduces the agreed-upon intervention to three professional health communities, collecting both quantitative data on usage and acceptance, and qualitative feedback through observations and interviews. This ongoing evaluation allows the intervention to be refined continuously. Participants include adult informal carers, healthcare professionals from the involved communities, and university experts. Data collection involves qualitative interviews, focus groups, and surveys to measure how well the intervention is accepted and used over time. The main outcome is a detailed description of the intervention after 12 months, with acceptability assessed at 6 months. The study spans multiple months and follows a structured process for developing and evaluating the intervention.

Researchers are conducting an observational study to gather long-term safety and performance data on hip hemiarthroplasty surgeries using Corin BiPolar-i shell along with the Oceane or Meije Duo femoral stems. This study responds to the need for more clinical evidence under the new Medical Device Regulation MDR for these Corin devices in hip hemiarthroplasty. The study focuses on patients with conditions like osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, femoral neck fractures, and related hip disorders where only half of the hip joint is replaced. Participants undergo hip hemiarthroplasty surgery with Corin devices including the BiPolar-i shell and either the Oceane or Meije Duo cemented femoral stems. The study follows these patients for up to 10 years to collect comprehensive data on device safety and how well the devices perform in supporting mobility and quality of life. This includes radiographic assessments to monitor bone and device status, such as acetabular erosion, femoral stem stability, and bipolar head migration. During the study, participants will attend scheduled follow-up visits extending up to 10 years after surgery. Researchers will evaluate safety outcomes primarily at 2 years and continue monitoring mid- and long-term safety and device benefits up to 10 years. Data collection involves clinical examinations, radiographic imaging, and patient-reported measures of mobility and quality of life. The study aims to provide valuable information on the performance of these hip devices over time, ensuring ongoing safety and patient wellbeing.