Mobile app to prevent pressure ulcers and infections in home care
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Skin, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if a mobile app that helps caregivers make decisions can prevent pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections in people who are homebound and heavily dependent on care. If you are a caregiver who uses a smartphone, this study may help you provide better care at home.
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Who can take part
- You or your loved one is receiving home healthcare services.
- Your loved one is fully or severely dependent on help for daily activities (Barthel Index score 61 or lower).
- You are the main caregiver and are comfortable using a smartphone or tablet.
- Your loved one does not currently have a urinary tract infection that has been confirmed by a hospital test.
- Your loved one is not in the final stage of a terminal illness with a short life expectancy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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