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Study NCT ID:
NCT02518321
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2015-08-07
First Post:
2015-07-03
Brief Title:
Can Technology-Assisted Toilets Improve Hygiene and Independence in Geriatric Rehabilitation A Cohort Study
Sponsor:
Bruyere Research Institute
Organization:
Bruyere Research Institute
Study Overview
Official Title:
Can Technology-Assisted Toilets Improve Hygiene and Independence in Geriatric Rehabilitation A Cohort Study
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2015-07
Last Known Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Toileting is a private activity of daily living Geriatric rehabilitation patients are often unable to toilet themselves independently leading to embarrassment and loss of self-esteem Relationships with their caregivers may also become strained Furthermore improper toileting hygiene can lead to skin irritation breakdown and infection
Technology-assisted toilets TATs clean and dry the anal and vaginal regions using a stream of water and a fan They can therefore potentially eliminate the need for patients to be able to wipe themselves TATs are operated using wall-mounted remote controls This study will examine the potential benefits of TAT use in geriatric rehabilitation patients
Forty patients aged 65 years referred for treatment of physical impairments to the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit GRU of the Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital EBH will be recruited for this study Participants will have a bowel movement on two occasions once using toilet paper and once using the TAT The Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale PIADS a validated questionnaire will be used to analyze participants toileting experience Participants will be visually evaluated for cleanliness before and after each testing session
The investigators hypothesize that participants will report that in comparison with use of a standard toilet toileting using the TAT 1 is easier to use 2 improves psychological well-being and 3 is more effective at cleaning than regular wiping techniques
Technology-assisted toilets TATs clean and dry the anal and vaginal regions using a stream of water and a fan They can therefore potentially eliminate the need for patients to be able to wipe themselves TATs are operated using wall-mounted remote controls This study will examine the potential benefits of TAT use in geriatric rehabilitation patients
Forty patients aged 65 years referred for treatment of physical impairments to the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit GRU of the Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital EBH will be recruited for this study Participants will have a bowel movement on two occasions once using toilet paper and once using the TAT The Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale PIADS a validated questionnaire will be used to analyze participants toileting experience Participants will be visually evaluated for cleanliness before and after each testing session
The investigators hypothesize that participants will report that in comparison with use of a standard toilet toileting using the TAT 1 is easier to use 2 improves psychological well-being and 3 is more effective at cleaning than regular wiping techniques
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None