Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Screening and Counselling for Elderly With Psychological Problems
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Health Care and promotion Fund, the Governement of the Hong Kong SAR.
Conditions:
Mental Illness
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to test whether screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling in primary care could improve the quality of life of elderly patients with undiagnosed psychological pro...
Detailed Description
Objectives: The aim of the study is to test if screening followed by brief problem-solving counselling by primary care doctors can improve the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of elderly patient...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 60 or above
- Attending the study primary care clinic
- No known diagnosis of psychological problem
- Written consent provided
Exclusion
- Known psychological disease diagnosed by a registered practitioner
- Taking any psychotropic drug prescribed by a registered practitioner of Western medicine within the last year;
- Has suicidal plan or strong suicidal thought;
- Has psychotic symptom;
- any impairment in cognitive function; or
- any communication problem
- refuses to participate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
August 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
450 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00283270
Start Date
November 1 2002
End Date
August 1 2005
Last Update
January 27 2006
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