Actively Recruiting
Led by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Updated on 2025-09-15
130
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
Researchers are evaluating a mobile health (mHealth)-assisted, person-centred care (PCC) self-care support program designed for homebound older adults. This hybrid effectiveness-implementation, cluster-randomized controlled trial compares the PCC approach to a conventional provider-led care model to understand its impact on self-efficacy, functional independence, and psychosocial well-being. The study aims to improve self-care engagement and healthcare accessibility for aging populations who have difficulty leaving home. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups: the intervention group receives six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions over three months with nurse case managers (NCMs) using a PCC approach that includes shared decision-making, goal-setting, and interdisciplinary support. The control group also receives six bi-weekly WhatsApp sessions over three months but follows a conventional care model where the NCM solely develops self-care plans without shared decision-making or personalized goal-setting. During the study, participants will complete assessments at baseline, 3 months post-intervention, and 6 months post-intervention. These include self-efficacy, daily living activities, quality of life, psychological distress, loneliness, functional mobility, sedentary behavior, and healthcare utilization. Researchers will also monitor participant reach, satisfaction, service provider adoption of PCC, intervention fidelity, and long-term maintenance. The total participation duration includes three months of intervention and follow-up assessments up to six months after the intervention ends.
CONDITIONS
mHealth Person-centred Self-care Support for Homebound Older Adults: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Study
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - 3 months
Participants receive six bi-weekly WhatsApp video call sessions with a nurse case manager over three months, supporting self-care using either a person-centred care approach or a conventional provider-led model.
6 bi-weekly video call sessions
Duration - 3 months post-treatment
Participants are followed up to assess changes in self-efficacy, functional independence, psychosocial well-being, and satisfaction with the intervention.
Assessments at 3 and 6 months post-intervention
Total: 1 location
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Yan Oi Tong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Actively Recruiting
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Prof. Arkers Wong
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Frances Kam Yuet Wong, Shamay Sheung Mei Ng...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41904377