Home visit program to support elderly living alone
The Effect of Home Visit Supported Nursing Education Program on Some Parameters in Elderly People Living Alone at Home
NA · Kastamonu University · NCT06517615
This study tests a home visit program to see if it can help older adults living alone improve their health habits, feel less lonely, and get more social support.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kastamonu University (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Kastamonu and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06517615 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance healthy lifestyle behaviors, reduce loneliness, and increase social support among elderly individuals living alone at home. It employs a quasi-experimental design, focusing on participants registered with a municipal Elderly and Home Care Unit. The intervention involves a home visit supported nursing education program tailored to the needs of these elderly individuals. The effectiveness of this program will be assessed through various parameters, including lifestyle behaviors and loneliness levels.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 and older who receive home care services and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those with mental disabilities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the quality of life and well-being of elderly individuals living alone.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar interventions aimed at reducing loneliness and promoting healthy behaviors in the elderly.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years or older * receiving home care services * agreeing to participate in the study * be literate Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under the age of 65 * be mentally retarded * not volunteering
Where this trial is running
Kastamonu and 1 other locations
- Kastamonu Üniversity — Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
- Zeynep ARABACI — Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zeynep ARABACI, Dr — zarabaci@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Study coordinator: Zeynep ARABACI, Dr
- Email: arabacizeynep@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05062652653
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Old Age, Debility, Loneliness, Healthy Lifestyle, elderly, home visit, nursing