Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
The basis of conventional cure and care of older people with multiple and complex problems is the reduction of their current limitations. However, using the abilities of the older person as a starting point is more pleasant for the older person and may also reduce their need for support. The EigenKrachtWijzer is a digital instrument which starts by considering the abilities of the older person. This project studies whether the EigenKrachtWijzer will increase awareness of resources available to them. The implementation of the EigenKrachtWijzer will be accompanied by a scientific evaluation to determine its added valued for older people.
The EigenKrachtWijzer includes themes in the area of care and well-being that are all relevant for older people. The digital instrument specifically supports the search for personal resources to fit their needs. The EigenKrachtWijzer provides insight in the personal resources of an older person and as a result quality of life may increase. In addition, the instrument supports a cultural or behavioral change in professionals, the so called kanteling in de WMO. The personal resources and participation of older people in the community are central features in the kanteling.
Who can participate?
This research focuses on community-dwelling people over 65-years-old with multiple physical, social or functional problems and living in the city of Almere. In total, 200 older people will participate in this research project. The participants are recruited through the following organizations: ServicePuntZ (WMO loket), Vrijwilligers en mantelzorgcentrale VMCA, Zorggroep Almere, Welzijnsorganisatie de Schoor and Leger des Heils. The EigenKrachtWijzer will also be implemented in other municipalities, during this project.
What does the study involve?
Researchers of the AMC hospital will study the feasibility and effectiveness of the EigenKrachtWijzer in frail older people. Over a period of 6 months, participants will respond to three questionnaires. They will be randomly allocated to either an intervention or a control group (not receiving any intervention). Participants of the intervention group will use the EigenKrachtWijzer independently or supported by a volunteer from one of the participating organizations. The following questions will be answered: Do older people that have used the EigenKrachtWijzer see different solutions to their needs, using their available resources? Does the use of the EigenKrachtWijzer affect quality of life in these older people?
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
This project may result in a new approach or method to support personal resources and quality of life of older people. In addition, the results of this study will be used to further develop the EigenKrachtWijzer. Cooperation between different organizations involved in the area of cure, care and well-being may be improved by the implementation of the EigenKrachtWijzer.
Where is the study run from?
The University of Amsterdam Academic Medical Center (Netherlands).
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started in September 2010 and was completed in September 2012.
Who is funding the study?
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development National Program for the Elderly.
Who is the main contact?
Dr Alice Scheffer
a.c.scheffer@amc.nl
Trial website
Contact information
Type
Scientific
Primary contact
Prof Sophia E. de Rooij
ORCID ID
Contact details
University of Amsterdam
Academic Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
Meibergdreef 9
Amsterdam
1105 AZ
Netherlands
s.e.derooij@amc.nl
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Protocol/serial number
N/A
Study information
Scientific title
Implementation of an internet-based instrument, the 'Eigen Kracht Wijzer' in older people: a two armed randomised controlled trial
Acronym
Study hypothesis
This project studies whether the EigenKrachtWijzer will increase awareness of their resources. The implementation of the EigenKrachtWijzer will be accompanied by a scientific evaluation to determine its added valued for older persons. For example, a reduction in perceived limitations may result in an increase in quality of life.
Ethics approval
Medical Ethical Committee of University of Amsterdam
Study design
Two armed randomised controlled trial.
Primary study design
Interventional
Secondary study design
Randomised controlled trial
Trial setting
Other
Trial type
Quality of life
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Condition
Personal resources of older persons.
Intervention
The intervention consisted of a digital instrument, the 'Eigen Kracht Wijzer'. The EigenKrachtWijzer includes themes in the area of care and well-being that are all relevant for older persons (www.eigenkrachtwijzeralmere.nl). The digital instrument specifically supports the search for personal resources to fit their needs. The EigenKrachtWijzer provides insight in the personal resources of an older person and as a result quality of life may increase. In addition, the instrument supports a cultural or behavioral change in professionals, the so called kanteling in de WMO. The personal resources and participation of older persons in the community are central features in the kanteling.
Intervention type
Other
Phase
Not Applicable
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
This project may result in a new approach or method to support personal resources and quality of life of older people. In addition, the results of this study will be used to further develop the EigenKrachtWijzer. Cooperation between different organization involved in the area of cure, care and well-being may be improved by the implementation of the EigenKrachtWijzer. The EigenKrachtWijzer will be implemented in Almere and also in other municipalities, during this project. During a period of 6 months, participants will respond to three questionnaires.
Secondary outcome measures
1. Quality of Life (EQ-5D)
2. Loneliness (de Jong Gierveld scale)
3. Activities of Daily Living (KATZ-ADL)
3. Autonomy (IPA)
Overall trial start date
01/09/2010
Overall trial end date
01/09/2012
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Being over 65 years of age
2. Being able to speak and understand Dutch
3. Experiencing multiple problems (physical/ social/ functional)
4. Living in the community of Almere, the Netherlands
5. Being registerd to one of the participating organizations
Participant type
Patient
Age group
Senior
Gender
Both
Target number of participants
200; 100 participants in the intervention group and 100 participants in the control group
Participant exclusion criteria
1. Being terminally ill
2. Having filled in the 'Eigen Kracht Wijzer' before
Recruitment start date
01/09/2010
Recruitment end date
01/09/2012
Locations
Countries of recruitment
Netherlands
Trial participating centre
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
1105 AZ
Netherlands
Sponsor information
Organisation
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (Netherlands)
Sponsor details
Laan van Nieuw Oost Indië 334
Postbox 93 245
The Hague
2509 AE
Netherlands
info@zonmw.nl
Sponsor type
Government
Website
Funders
Funder type
Government
Funder name
The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (Netherlands)
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Funding Body Subtype
Location
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Not provided at time of registration
Intention to publish date
Participant level data
Not provided at time of registration
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list