The Count Me In Program in Support of Social Participation for Older People With Loss of Autonomy
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In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: The Count Me In Program.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Older Adults, Loss of Autonomy. Basic parameters: from 55 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Count Me In Program in Support of Social Participation for Seniors Residing in Long-term Care Facilities and Seniors With Loss of Autonomy in Day Centres
Overview
The goal of this observational study is to determine whether the Count Me In Program (Participe-Présent in French), which focuses on the strengths and power to act of older adults, can improve social participation and psychosocial factors among older adults with loss of autonomy, as assessed by the following outcome measures: (1) loneliness; (2) depressive symptoms; (3) cognition; (4) frequency of participation in leisure activities; and (5) type of social participation. Participants will attend seven weekly workshops in the Count Me In Program.
Detailed description
The first workshop, "Participate, what is it?", invites participants to explore the diversity, benefits, obstacles, and facilitators of social participation. The second workshop, "Building on Strengths", leads participating older adults to identify their own strengths, such as creativity or a sense of humor, and to choose a personal goal, such as meeting new people. At the third workshop, "The Community, a Source of Opportunities", discussions focus on participation opportunities offered within the community. The discussions notably address the possibility of finding affordable activities, organizing outings, or inviting organizations to visit institutions. The fourth workshop, "Aging and the Power to Act", proposes a dialogue on natural aging, ageism, and self-ageism. Participants explore the myths and realities of aging and identify strategies to strengthen their power to act. The fifth workshop, "Spending to Participate", has been withdrawn, given the complex context of personal financial management for the majority of these individuals. At the sixth workshop, "Communicate to Participate", several social skills are addressed, such as active listening, making requests, and resolving disputes. The seventh workshop, "Social Networking: Staying Connected", leads participants to define what a social network is, discuss it, and explore different strategies to meet their needs. Finally, the eighth workshop, "Citizen Participation", focuses on the recognition of rights, such as the equality of fundamental rights (justice, dignity, access to services), as well as on ways to be actively involved in society (e.g., signing petitions, participating in a users' committee).
Interventions
- Other The Count Me In Program
Seven weekly workshops
Primary outcome measures
- Lonliness [Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment]
- Depressive symptoms [Time frame: At enrollment and at 8 weeks from enrollment.]
- Lavel of social participation [Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Cognition [Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.]
- Frequency of participation in leisure activities per week [Time frame: At enrollment and eight weeks after enrollment.]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Must be over 55 years old
- Must be able to understand and speak French fluently
- Must be able to attend a group meeting lasting about 45 minutes
- Must currently participate in at least one leisure activity in a day centre
Exclusion criteria
- None
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- N/A
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Plan d'action gouvernemental 2024-2029 - La fierté de vieillir Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2024. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003734/
- Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Pour le mieux-être des personnes hébergées : plan d'action pour l'hébergement de longue durée 2021-2026 Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2022. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003375/
- Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux. Cadre de référence des centres de jour pour aînés Québec: Gouvernement du Québec; 2023. Available from: https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/document-003640/
- Orellana K, Manthorpe J, Tinker A. Day centres for older people: a systematically conducted scoping review of literature about their benefits, purposes and how they are perceived. Ageing Soc. 2020 Jan;40(1):73-104. doi: 10.1017/s0144686x18000843. Epub 2013 Aug 17. PMID 31798195
- Raymond, É., Sévigny, A., & Tourigny, A. (2012). Participation sociale des aînés : la parole aux aînés et aux intervenants. https://www.inspq.qc.ca/publications/1466
- Prado-Jean A, Couratier P, Benissan-Tevi LA, Nubukpo P, Druet-Cabanac M, Clement JP. Development and validation of an instrument to detect depression in nursing homes. Nursing homes short depression inventory (NH-SDI). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2011 Aug;26(8):853-9. doi: 10.1002/gps.2613. Epub 2010 Oct 28. PMID 21744386
- Organisation mondiale de la santé. (2019). Cadre de mise en œuvre des soins intégrés pour les personnes âgées (SIPA) : directives concernant les systèmes et les services. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515993 / https://www.who.int/fr/publications/i/item/9789241515993
- Organisation mondiale de la Santé. (2015). Rapport mondial sur le vieillissement et la santé. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565042
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07440628 · Projet PP@CHSLD/CdJ