CAREGİVER TRAİNİNG AND PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTİON İN HOME CARE

NCT ID: NCT07313046

Last Updated: 2025-12-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

57 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-07-12

Study Completion Date

2025-06-20

Brief Summary

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Pressure ulcers are a significant health problem commonly seen in home care patients who are bedridden or have limited mobility, negatively affecting their quality of life. The knowledge and skills of caregivers play a crucial role in preventing these ulcers.

This study aims to examine whether training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care reduces the risk of pressure ulcer formation. As part of the study, caregivers will receive training on pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, pressure protection methods, and appropriate care practices.

The pressure ulcer risk levels of patients will be assessed before and after the training, and the effect of the training will be compared. The results are expected to contribute to the development of caregiver training in home care services and the prevention of pressure ulcers.

Detailed Description

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Pressure ulcers are a common health problem among patients receiving home care services and experiencing limited mobility. They are preventable but can lead to serious consequences. Prolonged pressure, compromised skin integrity, malnutrition, and inadequate care practices play a significant role in the development of these ulcers. The knowledge and skill level of caregivers providing care to patients in the home environment is a decisive factor in preventing pressure ulcers.

This study was designed to evaluate the effect of training provided to caregivers of patients receiving home care services on the risk of pressure ulcer development in patients. Patients receiving home care services who are at risk of pressure ulcers and the individuals providing care to these patients will be included in the study.

The training program for caregivers will cover pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning frequency, pressure-reducing practices, hygiene, and basic skin care. The training will be delivered using structured training materials.

Within the scope of the study, the risk of pressure ulcers in patients will be measured using an appropriate risk assessment scale before and after the training. The findings aim to reveal the role of caregiver training in the prevention of pressure ulcers in home care services.

Conditions

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pressure Ulcer Prevention Training for Home Care Patients

Keywords

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pressure ulcer, prevention, home care, caregiver training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Caregiver Training Intervention

In this section, a structured training program aimed at preventing pressure ulcers will be implemented for individuals providing care to patients receiving home care services. The training program covers pressure ulcer risk factors, skin assessment, repositioning techniques, care approaches to reduce pressure, and basic skin care. The training aims to improve caregivers' knowledge and care practices.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Caregiver Training Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A structured education program for caregivers about pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, and care practices for pressure reduction.

Interventions

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Caregiver Training Program

A structured education program for caregivers about pressure ulcer risk factors, skin care, repositioning, and care practices for pressure reduction.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

The study includes:

* Patients registered with the Home Care Health Unit,
* Volunteers willing to participate in the study,
* Caregivers of patients classified as high or medium risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
* • Caring for a patient who is not cared for by different individuals,
* Aged 18 years or older,
* Able to speak Turkish,
* Without speech or hearing problems,
* Cognitive competence sufficient to understand and answer questions.

Exclusion Criteria

* • Not registered with the Home Care Health Unit,

* Whose patient is classified as low risk according to the Braden Risk Assessment Scale,
* • Those with more than one caregiver,
* Those who did not agree to participate in the study,
* Those under the age of 18,
* Those who did not speak Turkish,
* Those with speech and hearing problems,
* Caregivers who did not have the cognitive ability to understand and answer the questions were not included in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bartın Unıversity

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Perihan ARAÇLIOĞLU

LEAD INVESTIGATOR

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Elif Karahan, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Bartın Unıversity

Sevim ÇELİK, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Bartın Unıversity

Sibel ALTINTAŞ, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Bartın Unıversity

Locations

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Bartın University

Bartın, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Afzali Borojeny L, Albatineh AN, Hasanpour Dehkordi A, Ghanei Gheshlagh R. The Incidence of Pressure Ulcers and its Associations in Different Wards of the Hospital: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Prev Med. 2020 Oct 5;11:171. doi: 10.4103/ijpvm.IJPVM_182_19. eCollection 2020.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33312480 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2024-SBB-0615

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id