Activities and symptom changes in persons with dementia - the DIPH.DEM-study
New study will improve the lives of people with dementia. Are you interested in participating in our research?
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The DIPH.DEM study
DIPH.DEM investigates the activities and symptoms of people with dementia living in nursing homes. We want to evaluate participants’ physical, mental and social activities, because many residents experience restlessness, pain and poor sleep during their stay. In order to be able to measure these activities and symptoms, we will use wireless sensors that sit bedside and smartwatches. The devices used will help us to obtain objective measurements of activities and symptoms. By participating, you can help to improve activity assessment for people with dementia in nursing homes, contributing to improved quality and treatment decisions.
Practical information and who is invited to participate:
- People with dementia, aged 65 and over, who have lived in a nursing home for longer than 1 year.
- If you participate, you will be followed up by a research and nursing home team.
- At the start of the study, we ask you and your primary contact questions.
- We will collect sensor data with a small box that is installed in your room.
- Furthermore, we ask you to wear a smartwatch on your arm for about 7 days.
- The data collection is repeated every 6 months.
- If you become seriously ill, sensor data must be collected continuously.
- We will also meet your next of kin and ask for relevant information.
- Study participation is voluntary! You can withdraw at any time without giving a reason.
DIPH.DEM - the team
DIPH.DEM is run by a research team at the University of Bergen, Center for Elderly and Nursing Home Medicine (SEFAS, Faculty of Medicine). The project is financed by Helse Vest, with Haukeland Hospital, Neuro-SysMed at Kristoffer Haugarvoll, Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus at Ole Martin Steihaug, and Bergen Red Cross Nursing Home as partners.
Do you want to participate in the study?
If you wish to participate or have questions about the project, please contact:
Lydia Boyle, PhD candidate: mobile 40 51 80 81, lydia.boyle@uib.no
Sensor Technology
The study uses a smartwatch which collects physiological data, such as heart rate and activity levels. In addition, Somnofy will be used and is a small, wireless box that is next to the bed. This technology captures information about sleep, movements and breathing patterns. All data will be stored on a secure server.
