Can a simple toolbox fix nursing home data? pilot study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06848725

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a toolbox designed to help nursing homes in Switzerland collect better data on key quality measures like pain and medication use. The toolbox uses a train-the-trainer approach, where experts train staff who then teach their coworkers. The study involved 22 participants and focused on whether the toolbox was acceptable, feasible, and cost-effective. It did not test any drug or treatment, but aimed to improve how care quality is measured.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
data quality development toolkit (train-the-trainer program)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a practical way for nursing homes to collect more accurate data, leading to better care monitoring and quality improvements.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The focus is on feasibility, not on direct patient outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Manno, Switzerland.

    Manno, Canton Ticino, 6928, Switzerland

  • Institut für Pflegewissenschaft - Nursing Science (INS), University of Basel

    Basel, 4056, Switzerland

  • La Source School of Nursing, HES-SO University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Lausanne, Switzerland