Geriatric Rehabilitation Clinical Trial
Official title:
Can Technology-Assisted Toilets Improve Hygiene and Independence in Geriatric Rehabilitation? A Cohort Study
Toileting is a private activity of daily living. Geriatric rehabilitation patients are often
unable to toilet themselves independently, leading to embarrassment and loss of self-esteem.
Relationships with their caregivers may also become strained. Furthermore, improper
toileting hygiene can lead to skin irritation, breakdown and infection.
Technology-assisted toilets (TATs) clean and dry the anal and vaginal regions using a stream
of water and a fan. They can therefore potentially eliminate the need for patients to be
able to wipe themselves. TATs are operated using wall-mounted remote controls. This study
will examine the potential benefits of TAT use in geriatric rehabilitation patients.
Forty patients aged ≥65 years referred for treatment of physical impairments to the
Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit (GRU) of the Elisabeth Bruyère Hospital (EBH) will be
recruited for this study. Participants will have a bowel movement on two occasions, once
using toilet paper and once using the TAT. The Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices
Scale (PIADS), a validated questionnaire, will be used to analyze participants' toileting
experience. Participants will be visually evaluated for cleanliness before and after each
testing session.
The investigators hypothesize that participants will report that, in comparison with use of
a standard toilet, toileting using the TAT: 1) is easier to use, 2) improves psychological
well-being and 3) is more effective at cleaning than regular wiping techniques.
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Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
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