Caregiver support program for people caring for older patients in Singapore

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This mixed-methods evaluation examines how a bundle of caregiver support initiatives at Tan Tock Seng Hospital is delivered and whether caregivers and their care recipients benefit. Eligible caregivers complete three surveys (at hospital admission, around discharge, and one month after discharge) and may take part in an optional interview. The study combines process evaluation—documenting delivery, reach, and implementation—with outcome measures of caregiver stress, burden, and resilience as well as patient-related outcomes. Findings will identify which components of the support bundle are most useful and how they achieve impact.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 21 years of age and above
* Main or secondary caregiver of an older person receiving home-based care
* Able to read and converse in English
* Has a mobile smartphone and is able to navigate basic functionalities on mobile apps

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who are cognitively impaired
* Unwilling to download and utilise app
* Unable to read or converse in English comfortably

Where it's running

• Tan Tock Seng Hospital
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: George Glass
• Email: glass_george_frederick@ttsh.com.sg
• Phone: +65 6903 5384

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.