RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06415604

Home-based Psychoeducation for Older Adults With Frailty: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Effects of a Home-based Psychoeducation on Subjective Well-being for Older Adults With Frailty in the Community: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

TAO An

Enrollment

138 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Frailty Well-Being, Psychological

Summary

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a 12-week home-based telerehabilitation programme on improving subjective well-being among community-dwelling older people with frailty. The main question it aims to answer is \- Could home-based psychoeducation significantly enhance subjective well-being in older adults with frailty in the community? Participants will receive 12 weekly online group-based sessions at their homes. The content for the experimental group and control group is different: * Intervention group: psychoeducation * Control group: physical health education Participants will receive three home visits for data collection. Some of participants in experimental group will receive interview for process evaluation.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

(1) Aged 65 or older; (2) Identified as frail by the FRAIL scale (score ≥3); (3) Mentally competent as determined by the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT ≥6); (4) Able to speak and understand Cantonese; (5) Living at home; (6) Experienced in using a smartphone (e.g., sending messages, watching videos).

Exclusion Criteria1

(1) Have visual or hearing impairments or language barriers that may impact communication or understanding; (2) Unfit for home-based exercise, as indicated by a score of 1 or higher on the 25-item HOME-FAST, a tool for identifying home fall hazards; (3) Currently engaging in exercise for at least 150 minutes per week over the past four weeks; (4) Undergoing active psychiatric or antidepressant treatment or participating in other physical exercise or rehabilitation programs.

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Interventions

OTHERPsychoeducation

The content of psychoeducation is based on "Five Ways of Well-being" which covers "Be active", "Connect", "Take Notice", "Keep learning" and "Giving".

OTHERAttention control

The content of the sessions mainly focuses on physical health information, such as healthy eating, physical exercise, prevention of falls, and pain management.