Holistic Self-Empowerment Care Intervention for Optimized Independent Living and Quality of Life: A Study Protocol
The University of Hong Kong
207 participants
Jul 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Age 65 years or older
- Functional decline
- Potential to benefit from reablement.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Severe cognitive impairment, those with mild impairment will be considered.
- Severe mental illness
- Terminal illness
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Interventions
The intervention emphasizes four key principles: hydration, exercise, dietary support, and defecation care. Each component is designed to address fundamental needs and promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs). Individualized care plans will be developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals and caregivers to ensure alignment with participants' functional capabilities and personal goals.
Standard caregiving practices without emphasis on structured hydration, exercise, or dietary programs. General assistance with ADLs as per existing care routines in the respective facilities.
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NCT06736782