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At a Glance
Age
60 – 106
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
750 (estimated)
Sponsor
Hebrew SeniorLife · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for nursing home residents aged 60 and older who have a diagnosis of dementia. Participants will help researchers understand if a new approach to managing infections can lead to less use of antibiotics and fewer uncomfortable procedures.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am over 60 years old.
I have been diagnosed with dementia.
I have a Cognitive Functional Scale score greater than 1.
I have been living in a nursing home for more than 90 days.
You may not be able to join if
I am under 60 years old.
I have lived in the nursing home for less than 90 days.
I do not have a diagnosis of dementia.
I have a Cognitive Functional Scale score of 1 or lower.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The goal of this pragmatic cluster randomized clinical trial is to compare management of suspected infection in nursing home residents with dementia The main questions it aims to answer whether residents with dementia in nursing homes randomized to use a multicomponent intervention to optimize suspected infection management ( versus usual care) use less antibiotics and fewer burdensome interventio…
The goal of this pragmatic cluster randomized clinical trial is to compare management of suspected infection in nursing home residents with dementia The main questions it aims to answer whether residents with dementia in nursing homes randomized to use a multicomponent intervention to optimize suspected infection management ( versus usual care) use less antibiotics and fewer burdensome interventions.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age \> 60
2. A diagnosis of dementia (any type)
3. Cognitive Functional Scale (CFS) \> 1
4. NH length of stay \>90 days
The CFS score categorizes cognitive impairment status based on data in the electronic health record into: 1. None, 2. Mild, 3. Moderate, and 4. Severe (adv…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age \> 60
2. A diagnosis of dementia (any type)
3. Cognitive Functional Scale (CFS) \> 1
4. NH length of stay \>90 days
The CFS score categorizes cognitive impairment status based on data in the electronic health record into: 1. None, 2. Mild, 3. Moderate, and 4. Severe (advanced). For the primary outcome, the analysis will be restricted to residents with a CFS score of 3 or 4.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Less than 60 years of age
2. Living in nursing home for less than 90 days
3. Does not have diagnosis of dementia
4. Does not meet CFS \>1 score
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