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SUNAM Protocol for Managing BPSD
Sponsor: Mackay Medical College
Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Systematic Unmet Needs Assessment and Management (SUNAM) Protocol, an algorithm-based intervention developed from the unmet needs theory of BPSD, in reducing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) among institutionalized residents. Both the experimental and control groups received 100 minutes of BPSD foundational education and 100 minutes of VR simulation training. The experimental group received an additional 150 minutes of SUNAM protocol training. The study aims to determine whether integrating SUNAM into caregiver training enhances BPSD assessment, management, and reduction by addressing unmet needs.
Official title: The Effectiveness of the Systematic Unmet Needs Assessment and Management (SUNAM) Protocol on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Institutionalized Residents With Dementia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 110 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-06-28
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2025-06-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Active Comparator Group
The group will receive: 1.Foundational Education: A structured session introducing key concepts of BPSD, symptom recognition, and general management approaches. 2.Simulation-Based Training: An interactive training module using case-based simulation to illustrate common BPSD scenarios and guide caregivers in applying appropriate strategies. This group will not receive the protocol-based intervention component.
Experimental Group
The intervention consists of three components: 1. Foundational Education: A structured session introducing key concepts of BPSD, symptom recognition, and general management approaches. 2. Simulation-Based Training: An interactive training module using case-based simulation to illustrate common BPSD scenarios and guide caregivers in applying appropriate strategies. 3. SUNAM Protocol Training: Instruction on a structured, theory-informed protocol aimed at identifying and addressing underlying factors that contribute to BPSD in institutionalized residents.