Hand Hygiene Reminders to Reduce Infections in Aging Patients
(CHAMPs Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study proposes the novel use of a bedrail-affixed technology-based patient hand hygiene system with verbal and visual reminders to improve hospitalized older adults' self-management of hand hygiene practice, which in return reduces harmful germs found on older adult's hands that lead to infections.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Clean Hands Accessible and Manageable for Patients (CHAMPs) in reducing infections in aging patients?
Is the hand hygiene reminder system safe for use in humans?
How is the CHAMPs treatment different from other hand hygiene treatments?
The CHAMPs treatment is unique because it uses a bedrail-affixed technology to remind aging patients to clean their hands, combining a verbal electronic audio reminder with an educational bundle to encourage self-managed hand hygiene, unlike traditional methods that focus on healthcare workers.12578
Research Team
Shanina C Knighton, PhD
Principal Investigator
Case Western Reserve University
Eligibility Criteria
The CHAMPs trial is for hospitalized older adults over 65 who are staying in a medical-surgical unit for more than a day. Participants must be able to speak and read English, give written consent shortly after admission, and have the physical ability as well as sufficient hearing and vision to use the hand hygiene system.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Initial assessment of hand contamination and hand hygiene practice
Intervention
Participants receive the CHAMPs hand hygiene system with verbal and visual reminders
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for hand contamination and hand hygiene practice after intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Clean Hands Accessible and Manageable for Patients
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Case Western Reserve University
Lead Sponsor
MetroHealth Medical Center
Collaborator
Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
Collaborator