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Patient Experience of Older Adults Living Alone With Injuries and Long-Term Effects of Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries
Led by Kaohsiung Medical University · Updated on 2025-05-16
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Kaohsiung Medical University
Lead Sponsor
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National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Traumatic injuries in older adults, especially those living alone, can greatly impact their long-term physical, emotional, and social health. This research evaluates the long-term effects of the Geriatric Trauma Care Program (GTCP) on pain, disability, depression, loneliness, and quality of life in older adults with traumatic limb injuries who live alone. The study aims to fill gaps in knowledge about sustained recovery using digitally supported trauma care. The trial compares two groups: one receiving routine care only, and another receiving routine care plus the GTCP. The GTCP is a nurse practitioner-led, digital program delivered through an E-book containing six intervention units tailored for older adults living alone with traumatic injuries. This behavioral intervention is designed to improve both immediate trauma care and long-term outcomes. Participants will be followed for three months, with assessments at hospital discharge, 1 month, and 3 months after injury. Researchers will measure pain intensity, functional disability, depression, loneliness, and health-related quality of life. The study uses randomized allocation and double-blinding to ensure reliable results. Findings will help improve care strategies and resource use for this vulnerable population.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Geriatric Trauma Care Program for Living Alone Older Adults With Injuries
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Willing to join this study for three months
- Have limb injuries
- Live alone in a household
- Aged 65 years old or older
- Independent before a traumatic injury
- Have a smartphone
You will not qualify if you...
- Have an Injury Severity Score greater than 16 (severe injuries)
- Have cognitive impairments
- Diagnosed with psychiatric illness
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 3 months
Participants receive the Geriatric Trauma Care Program (GTCP) through a nurse practitioner-led, digitalized intervention alongside routine care to support recovery from traumatic injuries.
Multiple visits during the 3-month treatment period
Duration - Up to 3 months after hospital discharge
Participants are monitored for pain intensity, functional disability, depression, loneliness, and health-related quality of life after completing the treatment period.
Assessments at hospital discharge, 1 month, and 3 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 807
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Bih-O Lee, PhD
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Santo Imanuel Tonapa, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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