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mHealth Person-centred Self-care Support for Homebound Older Adults: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Study
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2025-09-15
130
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
146 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the mobile health (mHealth)-assisted, person-centred care (PCC) self-care support programme for homebound older adults. The researcher will compare PCC approach to a conventional care provider-led model. Participants (n = 130) will receive the intervention of six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions over three months with nurse case managers (NCMs).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
mHealth Person-centred Self-care Support for Homebound Older Adults: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 60 years or older
- Unable to leave home more than twice per week due to physical or functional health problems
- Own and have basic proficiency in using a smartphone
- Speak Cantonese
- Indicate sufficient cognitive ability
- Be moderately frail or below
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to hear, see, or communicate effectively
- Be completely bed-bound
- Reside in an area without stable internet coverage
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Yan Oi Tong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Research Team
P
Prof. Arkers Wong
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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