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VR-Based Intervention for Caregiving Competence in Dementia
Sponsor: Mackay Medical College
Summary
This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a VR-based educational intervention designed to improve the dementia caregiving abilities of formal caregivers in residential care homes. The intervention focuses on enhancing caregivers' knowledge and skills in managing behavioral symptoms of dementia through immersive VR scenarios, group discussions, and evidence-based management strategies, with the goal of better equipping them to provide high-quality care for residents with dementia.
Official title: Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Educational Intervention in Enhancing Caregiving Competence for Managing Agitated Behaviors in Dementia Residents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2023-05-31
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-04-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Education for Dementia Caregivers
This group will receive 100 minutes of BPSD foundational education followed by 100 minutes of VR-based training focused on managing BPSD.
Locations (1)
Department of Nursing
New Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taiwan