The Integration of Sensor Technology in Disposable Pads: a Needs Assessment in Nursing Homes

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study is to explore the criteria and conditions for the integration of sensor technology in disposable pads according to the needs and opinions of residents with incontinence, healthcare workers, and policymakers in nursing homes.

Official Title
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The Integration of Sensor Technology in Disposable Pads: a Needs Assessment in Nursing Homes

Conditions
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Incontinence

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Interviews


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Residents if they have worn absorbent incontinence products minimum one time for more than one week if they have a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)-score of >23 if they are able to communicate verbally Health care workers if they are health care assistants or nurses Policymakers if they have a role in the financial decisions regarding incontinence material. Exclusion Criteria: -

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| residents<br>10 residents Minimum 1x > 1week had experience with incontinence material MMSE score >23 good verbal communication | Other: Interviews<br>* Semi-structured interviews will take place between June and August 2020. Eight individual interviews with healthcare workers, ten individual interviews with residents and two individual interviews with policymakers. Interviews with the healthcare workers and policymakers will take place in a meeting room at the nursing home of employment. One interview with a policymaker will take place online. Interviews with residents will be hold in their personal room.<br>|
| healthcare workers<br>8 healthcare workers working in setting, no exclusion criteria | Other: Interviews<br>* Semi-structured interviews will take place between June and August 2020. Eight individual interviews with healthcare workers, ten individual interviews with residents and two individual interviews with policymakers. Interviews with the healthcare workers and policymakers will take place in a meeting room at the nursing home of employment. One interview with a policymaker will take place online. Interviews with residents will be hold in their personal room.<br>|
| policymakers<br>2 policymakers responsible for the purchase of incontinence material | Other: Interviews<br>* Semi-structured interviews will take place between June and August 2020. Eight individual interviews with healthcare workers, ten individual interviews with residents and two individual interviews with policymakers. Interviews with the healthcare workers and policymakers will take place in a meeting room at the nursing home of employment. One interview with a policymaker will take place online. Interviews with residents will be hold in their personal room.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| requirements for sensor technology in disposable bodyworns measured with a semi-structured questionnaire | To successfully implement sensor technology; requirements for the sensor technology must be defined according to the relevant stakeholder groups. Throughout the development process the researcher will question nursing home residents, healthcare workers and policymakers in semi-structured interviews to identify how the sensor technology could improve the quality of care, and reduce workload and costs. | 6 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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incontinence, pads, sensor technology