Turkish study aims to improve home care for seniors with new assessment tool
NCT ID NCT07289009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will adapt the InterRAI-HC, a comprehensive geriatric assessment tool, for use in Turkish home health services. Researchers will test its reliability and compare it to standard forms in 36 elderly patients and their caregivers. The goal is to create a better way to assess and plan care for older adults receiving home health care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Care supports (individual-centered nursing care using InterRAI-HC assessment)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a validated comprehensive geriatric assessment tool for home health services in Turkey, improving care planning for elderly patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants, focused on tool validation rather than direct health outcomes. Results may not generalize to other regions or populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harakani State Hospital
Kars, Merkez, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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