Caregiver training boosts knowledge on perineal care for incontinent patients

NCT ID NCT05959876

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a face-to-face training session on perineal care improves knowledge among relatives of palliative care patients with incontinence. Eighty-four caregivers were randomly assigned to receive training or standard care. Researchers measured knowledge using a 15-question test before and after training. The goal is to see if simple education can help caregivers provide better hygiene care.

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Active substance

face-to-face perineal care training

What this could lead to

If effective, this training could help caregivers provide better perineal care, improving comfort and hygiene for palliative care patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study (84 participants) measuring only knowledge, not patient outcomes. Results may not apply to other settings or languages.

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  • Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

    Bolu, Bolu, 14000, Turkey (Türkiye)