Home care hazards: most caregivers unaware of risks in Patients' homes
NCT ID NCT07645976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 326 home care patients and their caregivers to find out how common home safety risks are and whether caregivers notice them. Researchers visited homes and checked for dangers like slippery floors, poor lighting, and unsafe medical equipment. They found that while many homes had risks, most caregivers were not aware of them. The goal is to help improve safety for people receiving care at home.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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326 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consisted of caregivers providing care to individuals receiving home healthcare services during the study period. Participants were identified during routine home visits conducted by home healthcare teams and were included based on their role as primary providers of care within the home setting.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of individuals receiving home healthcare services during the study period * Caregivers who were present during routine home visits * Caregivers who agreed to participate and provided informed responses * Caregivers without communication barriers (e.g., language-related difficulties) Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers in households where an acute medical condition requiring urgent intervention was present at the time of the visit * Caregivers who declined to participate or were unable to complete the assessment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University School of Medicine
Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye)
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