Smartphone program for burn patient self-management
The Impact on Quality of Life in Individual with Burn Injury: Utilizing Smartphone Assisted Self-management Education At Aftercare
NA · Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong · NCT06263296
This study is testing a smartphone program to help adult burn patients manage their recovery better by encouraging them to take an active role in their care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06263296 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention focuses on enhancing self-management education for adult burn patients during their aftercare phase. By utilizing a smartphone-assisted program, the study aims to empower patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation, improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills. The approach seeks to shift the traditional paternalistic model of care to a more collaborative relationship between healthcare providers and patients. The ultimate goal is to improve treatment adherence, patient engagement, and overall quality of life for burn survivors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Chinese adults over 18 years old who have sustained significant burns and can communicate in Cantonese.
Not a fit: Patients with inhalation injuries or those unable to communicate via instant messaging apps may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes for burn patients.
How similar studies have performed: There is a growing body of research supporting the effectiveness of patient-centered self-management interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Chinese adult aged above 18 years old * Hospitalized burn patient * Adult who can understand Cantonese * Superficial partial thickness burn: TBSA \>10% * Deep partial thickness burn or full thickness burn: TBSA \> 5% Exclusion Criteria: * Inhalation injury solely * Sustained burn injury due to self-injury * Diagnosed psychiatric illness with or without medication * Client who is unable to communicate via instant messaging apps
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- LIU Siu Kwong — Hong Kong, China (RECRUITING)
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: Burns, Self Efficacy, Burn Second Degree, Burns Third Degree, Quality of Life, Adherence, Treatment, Burn Injury