Ignite Creation Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:40 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06606353
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-09-18
Brief Title:
Talk-to-Jo Intelligent Digital Health Companion Neurocognitive Disorders and Dyads
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Talk-to-Jo Intelligent Digital Health Companion Neurocognitive Disorders and Dyads A Qualitative Study
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
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Brief Summary:
By 2050 one in six people in the world will be over 65 leading to an increase in the number of people with neurocognitive disorders NCD such as Alzheimers disease The number of cases will rise from 57 million to 153 million by 2050 This presents challenges for healthcare systems as NCDs affect not only mental health but also the physical health psychological well-being and social relationships of patients as well as their caregivers PCA
In Quebec primary care is often inadequate for people living with NCDs due to delays in accessing resources incomplete coverage of needs and the COVID-19 pandemic which has exacerbated these challenges This situation can lead to a deterioration in patients health affecting their quality of life as well as that of their PCAs while also increasing healthcare costs
Many elderly people wish to age at home but cognitive and functional decline complicates this desire PCAs generally family members or close friends play an essential role in the daily support of these individuals Their role as defined in the Act to support caregivers in Quebec includes non-professional and voluntary assistance to improve the quality of life of the person being cared for
However the support provided by PCAs can lead to significant stress especially if public services are insufficient The exhaustion of PCAs is often correlated with the severity of the care recipients loss of autonomy This exhaustion impacts the mental and physical health of PCAs leading to isolation depression and anxiety as well as reduced productivity and an increase in sick leave It is therefore urgent to find support solutions to prevent PCA burnout
Telehealth which involves remote consultations through information and communication technologies ICT appears to be a promising solution to improve access to care for people with NCDs especially in underserved areas By enabling remote monitoring telehealth facilitates aging in place while stimulating the remaining capacities of patients such as responsiveness to sensory stimuli
Artificial intelligence AI is also a promising tool for tracking the health of older adults in real-time detecting early signs of diseases and providing personalized recommendations Virtual assistants or avatars like Talk-to-Jo can interact with patients to reduce their sense of loneliness However the effectiveness of these technologies depends on their accessibility and adaptability to the needs of patients particularly in cases of sensory impairments
Talk-to-Jo is a digital avatar designed for older adults with NCDs and their PCAs It asks questions about memory and depression and provides tailored recommendations to prevent or stabilize detected disorders A first version of this tool is currently available on a tablet
With the growing number of people living with NCDs it is essential to develop support solutions based on telemedicine and AI It is important to assess the usability and acceptability of these technologies by patients and their PCAs to ensure their effectiveness
In Quebec primary care is often inadequate for people living with NCDs due to delays in accessing resources incomplete coverage of needs and the COVID-19 pandemic which has exacerbated these challenges This situation can lead to a deterioration in patients health affecting their quality of life as well as that of their PCAs while also increasing healthcare costs
Many elderly people wish to age at home but cognitive and functional decline complicates this desire PCAs generally family members or close friends play an essential role in the daily support of these individuals Their role as defined in the Act to support caregivers in Quebec includes non-professional and voluntary assistance to improve the quality of life of the person being cared for
However the support provided by PCAs can lead to significant stress especially if public services are insufficient The exhaustion of PCAs is often correlated with the severity of the care recipients loss of autonomy This exhaustion impacts the mental and physical health of PCAs leading to isolation depression and anxiety as well as reduced productivity and an increase in sick leave It is therefore urgent to find support solutions to prevent PCA burnout
Telehealth which involves remote consultations through information and communication technologies ICT appears to be a promising solution to improve access to care for people with NCDs especially in underserved areas By enabling remote monitoring telehealth facilitates aging in place while stimulating the remaining capacities of patients such as responsiveness to sensory stimuli
Artificial intelligence AI is also a promising tool for tracking the health of older adults in real-time detecting early signs of diseases and providing personalized recommendations Virtual assistants or avatars like Talk-to-Jo can interact with patients to reduce their sense of loneliness However the effectiveness of these technologies depends on their accessibility and adaptability to the needs of patients particularly in cases of sensory impairments
Talk-to-Jo is a digital avatar designed for older adults with NCDs and their PCAs It asks questions about memory and depression and provides tailored recommendations to prevent or stabilize detected disorders A first version of this tool is currently available on a tablet
With the growing number of people living with NCDs it is essential to develop support solutions based on telemedicine and AI It is important to assess the usability and acceptability of these technologies by patients and their PCAs to ensure their effectiveness
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