Palliative Care Training for Dementia
(PCEAL-DCP Trial)
Trial Summary
Is palliative care training for dementia safe for humans?
How does Palliative Care Training differ from other treatments for dementia?
Palliative Care Training for dementia is unique because it focuses on educating caregivers and healthcare providers to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, rather than directly treating the disease itself. This approach emphasizes non-drug strategies and early integration of palliative care principles, which is different from traditional treatments that often focus on managing symptoms with medication.13456
What is the purpose of this trial?
The palliative care education in assisted living for dementia care providers (PCEAL-DCP) is a 4-week intervention (once a week for 1.5 hours, a total of 6 hours) for licensed nurses, administrators and dementia care coordinators to improve quality of dementia care outcomes
Research Team
Debra Dobbs, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of South Florida
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for licensed nurses, administrators, and dementia care coordinators working in assisted living facilities. It aims to enhance their skills in providing palliative care specifically tailored for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Palliative care education intervention for dementia care providers, consisting of weekly 1.5-hour sessions over 4 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for outcomes related to dementia care, including documentation of advance care planning and hospice use
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Palliative Care Training
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of South Florida
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator