SUNAM Protocol for Managing BPSD

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Conditions studied: Dementia

In brief

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Systematic Unmet Needs Assessment and Management (SUNAM) Protocol, an algorithm-based intervention developed from the unmet needs theory of BPSD, in reducing Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) among institutionalized residents. Both the experimental and control groups received 100 minutes of BPSD foundational education and 100 minutes of VR simulation training. The experimental group received an additional 150 minutes of SUNAM protocol training. The study aims to determine whether integrating SUNAM into caregiver training enhances BPSD assessment, management, and reduction by addressing unmet needs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07041034

Run by

Mackay Medical College

People needed

120

Starts

2025-12-20

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-08

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 110. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed with dementia or documented as having dementia in medical records.
• Currently residing in the long-term care facility.

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnosed with schizophrenia.
• The resident's legal representative does not provide consent for participation.

Where it is running

• Guang-En Senior Care Center — New Taipei City, Taiwan (enrolling)
• Guang-En Senior Care Center — New Taipei City, Taiwan

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