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mHealth Person-centred Self-care Support for Homebound Older Adults: A Hybrid Effectiveness-implementation Study

RecruitingNAAges 60 Years - anyAllThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
NCT06879457 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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).

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 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; and * Be moderately frail or below. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to hear, see, or communicate effectively; * Be completely bed-bound; or * Reside in an area without stable internet coverage.
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What it tests

  • PCC-based mHealth-assisted self-care support intervention
  • Provider-led mHealth-assisted self-care support intervention
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Where

1 site
Yan Oi Tong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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