AQUEDUCT Main Trial
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Achieving Quality and Effectiveness in Dementia Using Crisis Teams (AQUEDUCT): A Randomised Controlled Trial of a Resource Kit for Teams Managing Crisis in Dementia
IRAS ID
289982
Contact name
Martin Orrell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN42855694
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 30 days
Research summary
Currently there is evidence that crisis teams working with older people with dementia are varied in their names, models and set-up. A previous work package of the AQUEDUCT research programme developed a Best Practice Model, a measure of best practice, and a Resource Kit for 'Teams Managing Crisis in Dementia' (TMCDs) designed to help teams improve their practice. A second work package tested the feasibility of evaluating the Resource Kit in a randomised controlled trial in Work Package 3.
During this randomised controlled trial, the AQUEDUCT research team will measure the extent to which the TMCDs use 'best practice' before and after a 6 month period, using the measure of best practice developed in Work Package 1. Information on quality of life, and NHS and social care service use will be collected for people with dementia and carers who are referred into the TMCD during the study period. Information about TMCDs will also be collected, such as number of hospital admissions of people with dementia relevant for the team's catchment area, and staff absenteeism.
At the end of the study, TMCD staff, people with dementia and carers will fill in a questionnaire or take part in an interview about their experience of the Resource Kit.
REC name
West Midlands - Coventry & Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/WM/0004
Date of REC Opinion
9 Mar 2021
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion