Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): Translating Knowledge to Health Care Aides in Long-term Care Facilities (MOVE)
Primary Purpose
Mobility Limitation
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Sit-to-Stand Activity
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Mobility Limitation focused on measuring Aging, Health Services, Knowledge Translation, Long-Term Care Facilities, Mobility, Psychosocial And Health Behaviours
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- have a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, vascular dementia, or mixed dementia
- are able to transfer independently or with the assistance of one person
Exclusion Criteria:
- have a diagnosis of fronto-temporal or Lewy-body dementia
- require the assistance of more than one person to transfer, or a transfer lift
Sites / Locations
- CapitalCare Continuing Care
- Good Samaritan Society
- Extendicare
- Shepherd's Care Foundation
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm Type
Other
Arm Label
Sit-to-Stand Activity
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline in Mobility at 3 and 6 months
The sit-to-stand action is a functional activity that has been incorporated into a number of mobility measures. We have chosen to measure mobility using the number of sit-to-stands in 30 seconds because in the frail nursing home population many residents have difficulty transferring (e.g.standing up from a chair). In our pilot study we found many residents were unable to complete more than two or three sit-to-stands. Residents will be instructed to stand up and sit down as many times as possible until they are asked to stop after 30 seconds (Jones, Rikli, & Beam, 1999).
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline in Function at 3 and 6 months
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is an 18-item performance-based instrument which assesses the amount of assistance required to complete basic activities of daily living using a 7-point scale graded from 1 (dependent) to 7 (independent) (Jones & Feeny, 2006).
Change from Baseline in Health Related Quality of Life at 3 and 6 months
The Health Utilities Index Mark 2 and 3 (HUI2/3) is a generic health related quality of life questionnaire based on two generic multi-attribute preference-based systems: the HUI2 and the HUI3. The HUI2 assesses capacity on six dimensions (or attributes) of health status: sensation (vision, hearing, and speech), mobility, emotion, cognition, self-care, and pain. The HUI3 consists of eight attributes: vision; hearing; speech; ambulation; dexterity; emotion; cognition; and, pain (Furlong, et al., 2011).
Change from Baseline in Dementia Specific Quality of Life at 3 and 6 Months
The Quality of Life-Alzheimer's Disease (QofL-AD) was developed to capture the domains considered important to quality of life in Lawton's broad conceptual framework: the interpersonal; environmental; functional; physical; and, psychological domains. The 13 items including physical health, energy, mood, living situation, memory, family, marriage, friends, self as a whole, ability to do chores around the house, fun, money, life as a whole scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent) (Lawton, 1983; 1991).
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01474616
First Posted
November 10, 2011
Last Updated
January 25, 2017
Sponsor
University of Alberta
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), CapitalCare Continuing Care, Extendicare, Good Samaritan Society, Shepherd's Care Foundation
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01474616
Brief Title
Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): Translating Knowledge to Health Care Aides in Long-term Care Facilities
Acronym
MOVE
Official Title
Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): Translating Knowledge to Health Care Aides in Long-term Care Facilities
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
July 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
February 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 2013 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Alberta
Collaborators
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), CapitalCare Continuing Care, Extendicare, Good Samaritan Society, Shepherd's Care Foundation
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Almost 90 percent of residents living in long-term care facilities have some type of mobility limitation, which worsens quickly once they move into a long-term care facility. This means that they cannot easily walk or move around in their day-to-day lives and this can have serious consequences for their general health and well-being. Researchers have shown that exercise can help the mobility of even the oldest of adults but elderly residents in long-term care facilities still commonly sit or lie in bed for long periods of time, in many cases for most of their waking hours. The purpose of this research is to study the effect of a simple physical activity on the mobility and quality of life of residents in long-term care facilities. Researchers will introduce a sit-to-stand activity to health care aides which will become part of their daily routine with residents. The basic sit-to-stand movement is already a part of the daily activities that health care aides do with residents. Specifically, health care aides will ask residents to repeat the sit-to-stand activity at mealtimes, when using the toilet, and on other occasions of daily activity. An important part of this research is to find out how well the activity preserves the ability of residents to stay mobile and also to examine how this will improve their quality of life in the home. The MOVE study will demonstrate whether it is possible to delay the loss of mobility in long-term care residents by incorporating the sit-to-stand activity into the regular practice of health care aides.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Mobility Limitation
Keywords
Aging, Health Services, Knowledge Translation, Long-Term Care Facilities, Mobility, Psychosocial And Health Behaviours
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Single Group Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
N/A
Enrollment
113 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Sit-to-Stand Activity
Arm Type
Other
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Sit-to-Stand Activity
Intervention Description
Health care aides will be expected to prompt residents to repeatedly stand up and sit down on four occasions throughout the day (twice on each of the day and evening shifts). The number of repetitions on each occasion will vary according to residents' ability and fatigue. The sit-to-stand activity is to be integrated into usual care routines such as when entering the dining room at mealtimes, while toileting, and on other occasions of regular activity. The timing and location will be at the discretion of the health care aide.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline in Mobility at 3 and 6 months
Description
The sit-to-stand action is a functional activity that has been incorporated into a number of mobility measures. We have chosen to measure mobility using the number of sit-to-stands in 30 seconds because in the frail nursing home population many residents have difficulty transferring (e.g.standing up from a chair). In our pilot study we found many residents were unable to complete more than two or three sit-to-stands. Residents will be instructed to stand up and sit down as many times as possible until they are asked to stop after 30 seconds (Jones, Rikli, & Beam, 1999).
Time Frame
Baseline, 3-Months, 6-Months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline in Function at 3 and 6 months
Description
The Functional Independence Measure (FIM) is an 18-item performance-based instrument which assesses the amount of assistance required to complete basic activities of daily living using a 7-point scale graded from 1 (dependent) to 7 (independent) (Jones & Feeny, 2006).
Time Frame
Baseline, 3-Months, 6-Months
Title
Change from Baseline in Health Related Quality of Life at 3 and 6 months
Description
The Health Utilities Index Mark 2 and 3 (HUI2/3) is a generic health related quality of life questionnaire based on two generic multi-attribute preference-based systems: the HUI2 and the HUI3. The HUI2 assesses capacity on six dimensions (or attributes) of health status: sensation (vision, hearing, and speech), mobility, emotion, cognition, self-care, and pain. The HUI3 consists of eight attributes: vision; hearing; speech; ambulation; dexterity; emotion; cognition; and, pain (Furlong, et al., 2011).
Time Frame
Baseline, 3-Months, 6-Months
Title
Change from Baseline in Dementia Specific Quality of Life at 3 and 6 Months
Description
The Quality of Life-Alzheimer's Disease (QofL-AD) was developed to capture the domains considered important to quality of life in Lawton's broad conceptual framework: the interpersonal; environmental; functional; physical; and, psychological domains. The 13 items including physical health, energy, mood, living situation, memory, family, marriage, friends, self as a whole, ability to do chores around the house, fun, money, life as a whole scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent) (Lawton, 1983; 1991).
Time Frame
Baseline, 3-Months, 6-Months
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
have a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, vascular dementia, or mixed dementia
are able to transfer independently or with the assistance of one person
Exclusion Criteria:
have a diagnosis of fronto-temporal or Lewy-body dementia
require the assistance of more than one person to transfer, or a transfer lift
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Susan Slaughter, RN, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Alberta
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
CapitalCare Continuing Care
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T5J 3M9
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Good Samaritan Society
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T6C 4G8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Extendicare
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T6E 6A8
Country
Canada
Facility Name
Shepherd's Care Foundation
City
Edmonton
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T6K 2R1
Country
Canada
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
25271194
Citation
Slaughter SE, Wagg AS, Jones CA, Schopflocher D, Ickert C, Bampton E, Jantz A, Milke D, Schalm C, Lycar C, Estabrooks CA. Mobility of Vulnerable Elders study: effect of the sit-to-stand activity on mobility, function, and quality of life. J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2015 Feb;16(2):138-43. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2014.07.020. Epub 2014 Sep 27.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
22176583
Citation
Slaughter SE, Estabrooks CA, Jones CA, Wagg AS. Mobility of Vulnerable Elders (MOVE): study protocol to evaluate the implementation and outcomes of a mobility intervention in long-term care facilities. BMC Geriatr. 2011 Dec 16;11:84. doi: 10.1186/1471-2318-11-84.
Results Reference
derived
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