Long-Term Effects of the Geriatric Trauma Care Program on Older Adults Living Alone with Limb Injuries

What this Trial Is About

Traumatic injuries in older adults can lead to long-lasting effects on physical health, emotional well-being, and social life, especially for those living alone who may lack support during recovery. This research evaluates the long-term effects of the Geriatric Trauma Care Program GTCP, a nurse-led digital intervention, on pain, disability, depression, loneliness, and quality of life in older adults living alone with traumatic injuries. The study aims to provide insights to improve care and recovery for this vulnerable group. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving routine care or an experimental group receiving routine care plus the GTCP. The GTCP includes digital educational materials delivered via an E-book consisting of six intervention units, designed to support recovery. The program is led by a nurse practitioner and focuses on older adults living alone with limb injuries. The study compares these two groups to assess the programs long-term impact. Participants will be involved for three months, with evaluations conducted at hospital discharge Day 1, 1 month, and 3 months. Researchers will measure pain intensity, functional disability, depression, loneliness, and health-related quality of life. The study uses a randomized, double-blind design to monitor these outcomes and better understand how the GTCP may support older adults living alone after traumatic injuries. The total participation duration is three months.

Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries