Tag: cluster randomized trial
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Smart Continence Care for People With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities in Dutch Residential Care: An Economic Evaluation Across a Cluster Randomized Trial
Smart Continence Care in Dutch Residential Care: What the Study Examines People with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIDMD) in Dutch residential facilities rely on intensive daily care, including continence management. This study evaluates a smart continence care (SCC) system against regular continence care (RCC) from a societal perspective, focusing on costs, quality of life,…
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Smart Continence Care in Dutch Residential Care for People with Profound Disabilities: An Economic Evaluation
Overview: Why Smart Continence Care Matters for Profound Disabilities In the Netherlands, about 10,000 people live with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), with roughly 9,000 spending most of their lives in residential care. Personal hygiene needs, especially continence care, consume substantial resources. Traditional continence care (TCC) relies on fixed schedules rather than changing needs.…
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Smart Continence Care for Dutch Residents with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Economic Evaluation and Trial Insights
Overview: Smart Continence Care in Dutch Residential Facilities Smart continence care (SCC) is an innovative approach that uses sensor-equipped incontinence materials (IMs), detachable clips, and mobile/web platforms to inform caregivers when a change is needed. This technology aims to optimize continence care for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) living in Dutch residential…