Holistic Self-Empowerment Care Intervention for Optimized Independent Living and Quality of Life: A Study Protocol

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Conditions studied: Long-Term Care, Caregiver Burden

In brief

This protocol describes a pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of the Self-Empowerment Care Model in promoting independence and quality of life among frail older adults in Hong Kong. Rooted in Nordic re-enablement principles and refined in Japan, the intervention adopts a holistic approach that focuses on hydration, exercise, diet, and defecation care. This 12-week intervention will be tested across three care settings-residential, day care, and home care. The study uses a quasi-experimental design involving 60 participants, aiming to compare outcomes of the intervention group with a control group receiving standard care. The study also assesses its impact on caregivers' burden and job satisfaction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06736782

Run by

The University of Hong Kong

People needed

207

Starts

2024-07-01

Expected to finish

2025-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-17

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65 years or older
• Functional decline
• Potential to benefit from reablement.

You may not qualify if…

• Severe cognitive impairment, those with mild impairment will be considered.
• Severe mental illness
• Terminal illness

Where it is running

• Sau Po Centre on Ageing, HKU — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

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