Effectiveness of Chatbot for Improving Caregiving Outcomes in Primary Caregivers of Geriatric Pneumonia Patients: A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice.
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Conditions studied: Pneumonia, Family Caregivers, Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Chatbot, Geriatric Patient
In brief
Pneumonia is a leading cause of death and hospitalization among the elderly in Taiwan. High-quality home care is essential to recovery and reducing readmission, yet primary caregivers often lack the specific skills needed, such as airway clearance and safe feeding techniques. Traditional education, consisting of one-time verbal instructions and paper brochures, often lacks interactivity and real-time support. This study introduces "Pneumonia Care Helper," an interactive LINE chatbot designed to provide digital health education. The goal is to evaluate whether this digital tool is more effective than traditional paper-based education in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and caregiving practices of primary caregivers of elderly pneumonia patients. The study will compare the outcomes of caregivers using the chatbot versus those receiving standard paper-based instructions over a 5-day intervention period.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07463443
- Run by
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2026-03-13
- Expected to finish
- 2027-02-24
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-15
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- (1)Patients with a primary diagnosis of pneumonia during the current hospitalization.(2)Patients aged 65 years or older.(3)Primary caregivers aged 18 years or older.(4)Primary caregivers who can read and understand Mandarin Chinese.(5)Primary caregivers who own a mobile device (e.g., smartphone or tablet) and can use the chatbot application.
You may not qualify if…
- (1)Primary caregivers who do not live with the patient.(2)Primary caregivers who have received formal training as professional nursing assistants or caregivers.(3)Primary caregivers who are currently or were formerly healthcare professionals (e.g., physicians, nurses, therapists).(4)Primary caregivers who do not possess a mobile device or are unable to use chatbot applications.
Where it is running
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan (enrolling)
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