Caregivers Training Using Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality

Launched by FUNDACIÓN PARA EL FOMENTO DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN SANITARIA Y BIOMÉDICA DE LA COMUNITAT VALENCIANA · May 22, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how new technologies, like artificial intelligence and virtual reality, can help train caregivers. The goal is to improve the skills of those taking care of patients with complex health needs, ensuring better care and a higher quality of life for both the caregivers and the people they help. By using these innovative tools, the study aims to make training more effective and accessible, ultimately benefiting a larger number of caregivers and patients.

To participate in the trial, caregivers must be responsible for patients who have multiple health issues or require special medical devices, like catheters. Eligible caregivers can be either trained professionals or family members who have been caring for their patients for at least six months. They should live in specific regions of Spain, including Valencia and Madrid. Participants will have the chance to learn valuable skills through the training provided in the trial. It’s important to note that caregivers with certain health conditions or experiences will not be included. Overall, this study hopes to enhance the caregiving experience, reduce common errors in care, and support those who provide essential help to others.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• • Study participants are qualified or unqualified caregivers who oversee patients in one of two groups: 1) multi-pathological, polymedicated, dependent, and 2) devices and catheters (oncological, ostomy, etc.). To facilitate recruitment, each centre will be provided with templates adjusted to the participants and arms to which they are committed. The inclusion criteria for each group are detailed below.
• • Inclusion criteria for carers of multi-pathological, polymedicated and dependent patients
• • Qualified or unqualified carers caring for multi-pathological patients (coexistence of two or more chronic conditions lasting one year or more, requiring continuous medical assistance or limiting daily activities), polymedicated (simultaneous daily treatment of 5 or more drugs) and Barthel equal or lower than 55.
• • Carers who are in charge of this person for at least 6 months of the year.
• • Residence in C. Valenciana, Andalusia, R. de Murcia, C. Madrid and Catalonia (in the home of the patient or relative).
• • Inclusion criteria for caregivers of patients with devices and catheters
• • Qualified or unqualified caregivers in charge of patients with a fixed catheter who require care from another person.
• • Carers who are in charge of that person for at least 6 months of the year.
• • Residence in C. Valenciana, Andalucía, R. de Murcia, C. Madrid and Cataluña (in the patient's or relative's home).
• • Exclusion criteria
• The exclusion criteria are common to both groups of carers:
• • Caregivers of patients who had filed a patrimonial claim in the last 5 years.
• • Carers of part-time residents in nursing homes.
• • Carers with a health profession.
• • Carers of dependent elderly people who do not meet the inclusion criteria.
• • Carers with experience in using VR or AR for a similar purpose.
• • Carers over 90 years of age.
• • Carers with more than two dependents.
• • Carers with problems of vertigo, tinnitus, motion sickness, epilepsy, seizures or similar symptoms, severe cardiac conditions or wearing a cardiac pacemaker or hearing aid.