Nurse-led advance care planning intervention in residential care homes

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 cluster randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse-led advance care planning (ACP) intervention in improving ACP discussion uptake among residents in residential care homes (RCHs) in Hong Kong. The study will involve eligible participants aged 65 and older, who will be invited to attend ACP discussions facilitated by trained nurses. The intervention group will receive the ACP intervention, while the control group will only receive usual care. The study will utilize a mixed methods approach, including quantitative audits of ACP documentation and qualitative interviews, with follow-up assessments conducted over two years.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Eligible participants have to be age 65 or older and be able to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin.
* Participants will also be invited to identify family members involved in making decisions about their care to participate in the intervention. For residents who have moderate or severe cognitive impairment (as determined by a score of less than 19 in the Hong Kong version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment), the participation of family members is mandatory.

Exclusion Criteria:

* They have a moderate or severe significant cognitive impairment but do not have family members, or
* They have prior ACP experience (e.g., AD completed).

Where it's running

• The University of Hong Kong
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Chia-Chin Lin, PhD — The University of Hong Kong
• Study coordinator: Chia-Chin Lin, PhD
• Email: cclin@hku.hk
• Phone: 39176633

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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.