Holistic care intervention to improve independence and quality of life for older adults

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 pilot study evaluates the effectiveness of the Self-Empowerment Care Model in enhancing independence and quality of life among frail older adults in Hong Kong. The intervention, based on Nordic re-enablement principles, focuses on hydration, exercise, diet, and defecation care over a 12-week period. It employs a quasi-experimental design with 60 participants, comparing outcomes between an intervention group and a control group receiving standard care. Additionally, the study assesses the impact on caregivers' burden and job satisfaction.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 65 years or older
* Functional decline
* Potential to benefit from reablement.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe cognitive impairment, those with mild impairment will be considered.
* Severe mental illness
* Terminal illness

Where it's running

• Sau Po Centre on Ageing, HKU
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Vivian Lou, PhD
• Email: wlou@hku.hk
• Phone: +852 3917 4835

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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.